Finding the Third Proportional to 151,754 and 218,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,754 and 218,592 is: 314,867.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,754 : 218,592 = 218,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,754/218,592 = 218,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,754x = 218,592 × 218,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,754x = 47,782,462,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,782,462,464/151,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,867.89
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