Finding the Third Proportional to 151,872 and 351,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,872 and 351,585 is: 813,922.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,872 : 351,585 = 351,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,872/351,585 = 351,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,872x = 351,585 × 351,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,872x = 123,612,012,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,612,012,225/151,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,922.33
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