Finding the Third Proportional to 151,214 and 235,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,214 and 235,192 is: 365,807.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,214 : 235,192 = 235,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,214/235,192 = 235,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,214x = 235,192 × 235,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,214x = 55,315,276,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,315,276,864/151,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,807.91
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