Finding the Third Proportional to 151,860 and 235,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,860 and 235,749 is: 365,979.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,860 : 235,749 = 235,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,860/235,749 = 235,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,860x = 235,749 × 235,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,860x = 55,577,591,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,577,591,001/151,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,979.13
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