Finding the Third Proportional to 151,843 and 226,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,843 and 226,924 is: 339,129.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,843 : 226,924 = 226,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,843/226,924 = 226,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,843x = 226,924 × 226,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,843x = 51,494,501,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,494,501,776/151,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,129.90
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