Finding the Third Proportional to 151,966 and 351,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,966 and 351,774 is: 814,293.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,966 : 351,774 = 351,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,966/351,774 = 351,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,966x = 351,774 × 351,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,966x = 123,744,947,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,744,947,076/151,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,293.64
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