Finding the Third Proportional to 151,526 and 227,289
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,526 and 227,289 is: 340,933.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,526 : 227,289 = 227,289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,526/227,289 = 227,289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,526x = 227,289 × 227,289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,526x = 51,660,289,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,660,289,521/151,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,933.50
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