Finding the Third Proportional to 151,791 and 222,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,791 and 222,768 is: 326,933.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,791 : 222,768 = 222,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,791/222,768 = 222,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,791x = 222,768 × 222,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,791x = 49,625,581,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,625,581,824/151,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,933.62
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