Finding the Third Proportional to 158,988 and 222,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,988 and 222,837 is: 312,327.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,988 : 222,837 = 222,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,988/222,837 = 222,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,988x = 222,837 × 222,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,988x = 49,656,328,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,656,328,569/158,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,327.53
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