Finding the Third Proportional to 150,631 and 220,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,631 and 220,173 is: 321,820.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,631 : 220,173 = 220,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,631/220,173 = 220,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,631x = 220,173 × 220,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,631x = 48,476,149,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,476,149,929/150,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,820.54
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