Finding the Third Proportional to 151,791 and 226,455
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,791 and 226,455 is: 337,845.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,791 : 226,455 = 226,455 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,791/226,455 = 226,455/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,791x = 226,455 × 226,455 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,791x = 51,281,867,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,281,867,025/151,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,845.24
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