Finding the Third Proportional to 151,538 and 227,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,538 and 227,307 is: 340,960.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,538 : 227,307 = 227,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,538/227,307 = 227,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,538x = 227,307 × 227,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,538x = 51,668,472,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,668,472,249/151,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,960.50
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