Finding the Third Proportional to 151,548 and 237,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,548 and 237,744 is: 372,965.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,548 : 237,744 = 237,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,548/237,744 = 237,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,548x = 237,744 × 237,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,548x = 56,522,209,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,522,209,536/151,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,965.72
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