Finding the Third Proportional to 151,236 and 222,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,236 and 222,480 is: 327,285.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,236 : 222,480 = 222,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,236/222,480 = 222,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,236x = 222,480 × 222,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,236x = 49,497,350,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,497,350,400/151,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,285.50
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