Finding the Third Proportional to 151,446 and 234,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,446 and 234,471 is: 363,011.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,446 : 234,471 = 234,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,446/234,471 = 234,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,446x = 234,471 × 234,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,446x = 54,976,649,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,976,649,841/151,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,011.57
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