Finding the Third Proportional to 157,468 and 212,145
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,468 and 212,145 is: 285,807.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,468 : 212,145 = 212,145 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,468/212,145 = 212,145/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,468x = 212,145 × 212,145 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,468x = 45,005,501,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,005,501,025/157,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,807.28
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