Finding the Third Proportional to 162,230 and 217,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,230 and 217,005 is: 290,274.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,230 : 217,005 = 217,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,230/217,005 = 217,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,230x = 217,005 × 217,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,230x = 47,091,170,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,091,170,025/162,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,274.12
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