Finding the Third Proportional to 151,529 and 227,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,529 and 227,294 is: 340,941.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,529 : 227,294 = 227,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,529/227,294 = 227,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,529x = 227,294 × 227,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,529x = 51,662,562,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,662,562,436/151,529 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,941.75
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