Finding the Third Proportional to 150,574 and 220,195.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,574 and 220,195.50 is: 322,008.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,574 : 220,195.50 = 220,195.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,574/220,195.50 = 220,195.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,574x = 220,195.50 × 220,195.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,574x = 48,486,058,220.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,486,058,220.25/150,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,008.17
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