Finding the Third Proportional to 151,556 and 227,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,556 and 227,336 is: 341,007.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,556 : 227,336 = 227,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,556/227,336 = 227,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,556x = 227,336 × 227,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,556x = 51,681,656,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,681,656,896/151,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,007.00
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