Finding the Third Proportional to 152,415 and 226,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,415 and 226,415 is: 336,343.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,415 : 226,415 = 226,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,415/226,415 = 226,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,415x = 226,415 × 226,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,415x = 51,263,752,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,263,752,225/152,415 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,343.22
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