Finding the Third Proportional to 151,759 and 222,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,759 and 222,717 is: 326,852.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,759 : 222,717 = 222,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,759/222,717 = 222,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,759x = 222,717 × 222,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,759x = 49,602,862,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,602,862,089/151,759 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,852.85
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