Finding the Third Proportional to 150,318 and 220,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,318 and 220,995 is: 324,903.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,318 : 220,995 = 220,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,318/220,995 = 220,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,318x = 220,995 × 220,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,318x = 48,838,790,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,838,790,025/150,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,903.14
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