Finding the Third Proportional to 151,356 and 236,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,356 and 236,916 is: 370,842.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,356 : 236,916 = 236,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,356/236,916 = 236,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,356x = 236,916 × 236,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,356x = 56,129,191,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,129,191,056/151,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,842.19
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