Finding the Third Proportional to 151,080 and 222,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,080 and 222,443 is: 327,514.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,080 : 222,443 = 222,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,080/222,443 = 222,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,080x = 222,443 × 222,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,080x = 49,480,888,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,480,888,249/151,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,514.48
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