Finding the Third Proportional to 151,764 and 218,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,764 and 218,606 is: 314,887.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,764 : 218,606 = 218,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,764/218,606 = 218,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,764x = 218,606 × 218,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,764x = 47,788,583,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,788,583,236/151,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,887.48
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