Finding the Third Proportional to 163,659 and 222,159
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,659 and 222,159 is: 301,569.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,659 : 222,159 = 222,159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,659/222,159 = 222,159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,659x = 222,159 × 222,159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,659x = 49,354,621,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,354,621,281/163,659 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,569.86
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