Finding the Third Proportional to 151,797 and 226,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,797 and 226,464 is: 337,858.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,797 : 226,464 = 226,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,797/226,464 = 226,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,797x = 226,464 × 226,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,797x = 51,285,943,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,285,943,296/151,797 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,858.74
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