Finding the Third Proportional to 151,022 and 239,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,022 and 239,925 is: 381,163.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,022 : 239,925 = 239,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,022/239,925 = 239,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,022x = 239,925 × 239,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,022x = 57,564,005,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,564,005,625/151,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,163.05
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