Finding the Third Proportional to 151,752 and 218,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,752 and 218,589 is: 314,863.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,752 : 218,589 = 218,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,752/218,589 = 218,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,752x = 218,589 × 218,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,752x = 47,781,150,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,781,150,921/151,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,863.40
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