Finding the Third Proportional to 157,788 and 221,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,788 and 221,940 is: 312,174.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,788 : 221,940 = 221,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,788/221,940 = 221,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,788x = 221,940 × 221,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,788x = 49,257,363,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,257,363,600/157,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,174.33
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