Finding the Third Proportional to 151,535 and 237,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,535 and 237,713 is: 372,900.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,535 : 237,713 = 237,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,535/237,713 = 237,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,535x = 237,713 × 237,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,535x = 56,507,470,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,507,470,369/151,535 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,900.45
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