Finding the Third Proportional to 151,056 and 352,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,056 and 352,800 is: 823,984.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,056 : 352,800 = 352,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,056/352,800 = 352,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,056x = 352,800 × 352,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,056x = 124,467,840,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,467,840,000/151,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823,984.75
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