Finding the Third Proportional to 163,412 and 222,781
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,412 and 222,781 is: 303,719.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,412 : 222,781 = 222,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,412/222,781 = 222,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,412x = 222,781 × 222,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,412x = 49,631,373,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,631,373,961/163,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,719.27
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