Finding the Third Proportional to 157,798 and 221,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,798 and 221,953 is: 312,191.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,798 : 221,953 = 221,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,798/221,953 = 221,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,798x = 221,953 × 221,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,798x = 49,263,134,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,263,134,209/157,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,191.12
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