Finding the Third Proportional to 151,886 and 351,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,886 and 351,624 is: 814,027.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,886 : 351,624 = 351,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,886/351,624 = 351,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,886x = 351,624 × 351,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,886x = 123,639,437,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,639,437,376/151,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,027.87
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