Finding the Third Proportional to 102,222 and 156,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,222 and 156,573 is: 239,822.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,222 : 156,573 = 156,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,222/156,573 = 156,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,222x = 156,573 × 156,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,222x = 24,515,104,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,515,104,329/102,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,822.19
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