Finding the Third Proportional to 151,815 and 222,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,815 and 222,796 is: 326,964.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,815 : 222,796 = 222,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,815/222,796 = 222,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,815x = 222,796 × 222,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,815x = 49,638,057,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,638,057,616/151,815 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,964.12
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