Finding the Third Proportional to 222,147 and 316,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,147 and 316,600 is: 451,212.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,147 : 316,600 = 316,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,147/316,600 = 316,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,147x = 316,600 × 316,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,147x = 100,235,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,235,560,000/222,147 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,212.76
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