Finding the Third Proportional to 151,212 and 235,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,212 and 235,188 is: 365,800.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,212 : 235,188 = 235,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,212/235,188 = 235,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,212x = 235,188 × 235,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,212x = 55,313,395,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,313,395,344/151,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,800.30
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