Finding the Third Proportional to 151,454 and 220,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,454 and 220,132 is: 319,952.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,454 : 220,132 = 220,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,454/220,132 = 220,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,454x = 220,132 × 220,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,454x = 48,458,097,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,458,097,424/151,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,952.58
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