Finding the Third Proportional to 151,878 and 313,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,878 and 313,476 is: 647,014.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,878 : 313,476 = 313,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,878/313,476 = 313,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,878x = 313,476 × 313,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,878x = 98,267,202,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,267,202,576/151,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647,014.07
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