Finding the Third Proportional to 151,548 and 227,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,548 and 227,322 is: 340,983
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,548 : 227,322 = 227,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,548/227,322 = 227,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,548x = 227,322 × 227,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,548x = 51,675,291,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,675,291,684/151,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,983
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