Finding the Third Proportional to 151,470 and 235,197
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,470 and 235,197 is: 365,205.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,470 : 235,197 = 235,197 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,470/235,197 = 235,197/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,470x = 235,197 × 235,197 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,470x = 55,317,628,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,317,628,809/151,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,205.18
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