Finding the Third Proportional to 151,485 and 235,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,485 and 235,226 is: 365,259.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,485 : 235,226 = 235,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,485/235,226 = 235,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,485x = 235,226 × 235,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,485x = 55,331,271,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,331,271,076/151,485 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,259.08
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