Finding the Third Proportional to 152,094 and 220,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,094 and 220,299 is: 319,089.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,094 : 220,299 = 220,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,094/220,299 = 220,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,094x = 220,299 × 220,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,094x = 48,531,649,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,531,649,401/152,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,089.84
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