Finding the Third Proportional to 151,950 and 235,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,950 and 235,890 is: 366,200.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,950 : 235,890 = 235,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,950/235,890 = 235,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,950x = 235,890 × 235,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,950x = 55,644,092,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,644,092,100/151,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,200.01
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