Finding the Third Proportional to 151,470 and 234,527.91
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,470 and 234,527.91 is: 363,130.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,470 : 234,527.91 = 234,527.91 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,470/234,527.91 = 234,527.91/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,470x = 234,527.91 × 234,527.91 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,470x = 55,003,338,810.01 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,003,338,810.01/151,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,130.25
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