Finding the Third Proportional to 153,934 and 222,741
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,934 and 222,741 is: 322,304.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,934 : 222,741 = 222,741 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,934/222,741 = 222,741/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,934x = 222,741 × 222,741 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,934x = 49,613,553,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,613,553,081/153,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,304.06
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