Finding the Third Proportional to 151,304 and 219,861
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,304 and 219,861 is: 319,481.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,304 : 219,861 = 219,861 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,304/219,861 = 219,861/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,304x = 219,861 × 219,861 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,304x = 48,338,859,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,338,859,321/151,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,481.70
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