Finding the Third Proportional to 151,481 and 212,398
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,481 and 212,398 is: 297,812.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,481 : 212,398 = 212,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,481/212,398 = 212,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,481x = 212,398 × 212,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,481x = 45,112,910,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,112,910,404/151,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,812.34
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