Finding the Third Proportional to 151,495 and 224,326.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,495 and 224,326.50 is: 332,171.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,495 : 224,326.50 = 224,326.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,495/224,326.50 = 224,326.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,495x = 224,326.50 × 224,326.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,495x = 50,322,378,602.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,322,378,602.25/151,495 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,171.88
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