Finding the Third Proportional to 151,358 and 236,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,358 and 236,919 is: 370,846.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,358 : 236,919 = 236,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,358/236,919 = 236,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,358x = 236,919 × 236,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,358x = 56,130,612,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,130,612,561/151,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,846.69
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