Finding the Third Proportional to 151,938 and 351,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,938 and 351,756 is: 814,360.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,938 : 351,756 = 351,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,938/351,756 = 351,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,938x = 351,756 × 351,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,938x = 123,732,283,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,732,283,536/151,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,360.35
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