Finding the Third Proportional to 151,788 and 226,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,788 and 226,452 is: 337,842.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,788 : 226,452 = 226,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,788/226,452 = 226,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,788x = 226,452 × 226,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,788x = 51,280,508,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,280,508,304/151,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,842.97
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