Finding the Third Proportional to 157,832 and 212,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,832 and 212,649 is: 286,504.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,832 : 212,649 = 212,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,832/212,649 = 212,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,832x = 212,649 × 212,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,832x = 45,219,597,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,219,597,201/157,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,504.62
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