Finding the Third Proportional to 222,164 and 316,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,164 and 316,626 is: 451,252.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,164 : 316,626 = 316,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,164/316,626 = 316,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,164x = 316,626 × 316,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,164x = 100,252,023,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,252,023,876/222,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,252.34
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