Finding the Third Proportional to 222,122 and 316,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,122 and 316,570 is: 451,178.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,122 : 316,570 = 316,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,122/316,570 = 316,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,122x = 316,570 × 316,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,122x = 100,216,564,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,216,564,900/222,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,178.02
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