Finding the Third Proportional to 151,876 and 354,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,876 and 354,850 is: 829,087.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,876 : 354,850 = 354,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,876/354,850 = 354,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,876x = 354,850 × 354,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,876x = 125,918,522,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,918,522,500/151,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 829,087.69
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