Finding the Third Proportional to 151,362.75 and 237,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,362.75 and 237,471 is: 372,565.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,362.75 : 237,471 = 237,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,362.75/237,471 = 237,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,362.75x = 237,471 × 237,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,362.75x = 56,392,475,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,392,475,841/151,362.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,565.09
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