Finding the Third Proportional to 150,660 and 221,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,660 and 221,454 is: 325,513.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,660 : 221,454 = 221,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,660/221,454 = 221,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,660x = 221,454 × 221,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,660x = 49,041,874,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,041,874,116/150,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,513.57
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