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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,811 and 221,973

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,811 and 221,973 is: 312,221.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,811 : 221,973 = 221,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,811/221,973 = 221,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,811x = 221,973 × 221,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,811x = 49,272,012,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,272,012,729/157,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,221.66

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