Finding the Third Proportional to 151,814 and 243,921
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,814 and 243,921 is: 391,910.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,814 : 243,921 = 243,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,814/243,921 = 243,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,814x = 243,921 × 243,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,814x = 59,497,454,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,497,454,241/151,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,910.19
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