Finding the Third Proportional to 151,888 and 351,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,888 and 351,626 is: 814,026.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,888 : 351,626 = 351,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,888/351,626 = 351,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,888x = 351,626 × 351,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,888x = 123,640,843,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,640,843,876/151,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,026.41
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