Finding the Third Proportional to 151,392 and 237,517.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,392 and 237,517.50 is: 372,639.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,392 : 237,517.50 = 237,517.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,392/237,517.50 = 237,517.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,392x = 237,517.50 × 237,517.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,392x = 56,414,562,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,414,562,806.25/151,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,639.00
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