Finding the Third Proportional to 150,573 and 220,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,573 and 220,200 is: 322,023.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,573 : 220,200 = 220,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,573/220,200 = 220,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,573x = 220,200 × 220,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,573x = 48,488,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,488,040,000/150,573 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,023.47
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