Finding the Third Proportional to 151,362 and 227,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,362 and 227,043 is: 340,564.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,362 : 227,043 = 227,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,362/227,043 = 227,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,362x = 227,043 × 227,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,362x = 51,548,523,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,548,523,849/151,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,564.50
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