Finding the Third Proportional to 151,868 and 226,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,868 and 226,546 is: 337,945.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,868 : 226,546 = 226,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,868/226,546 = 226,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,868x = 226,546 × 226,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,868x = 51,323,090,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,323,090,116/151,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,945.39
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