Finding the Third Proportional to 157,566 and 226,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,566 and 226,506 is: 325,609.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,566 : 226,506 = 226,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,566/226,506 = 226,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,566x = 226,506 × 226,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,566x = 51,304,968,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,304,968,036/157,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,609.38
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