Finding the Third Proportional to 151,612 and 237,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,612 and 237,124 is: 370,866.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,612 : 237,124 = 237,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,612/237,124 = 237,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,612x = 237,124 × 237,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,612x = 56,227,791,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,227,791,376/151,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,866.37
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