Finding the Third Proportional to 151,468 and 237,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,468 and 237,626 is: 372,792.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,468 : 237,626 = 237,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,468/237,626 = 237,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,468x = 237,626 × 237,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,468x = 56,466,115,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,466,115,876/151,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,792.38
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