Finding the Third Proportional to 151,872 and 241,371.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,872 and 241,371.75 is: 383,614.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,872 : 241,371.75 = 241,371.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,872/241,371.75 = 241,371.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,872x = 241,371.75 × 241,371.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,872x = 58,260,321,698.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,260,321,698.06/151,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,614.63
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