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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,188 and 220,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,188 and 220,636 is: 317,781.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,188 : 220,636 = 220,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,188/220,636 = 220,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,188x = 220,636 × 220,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,188x = 48,680,244,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,680,244,496/153,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,781.06

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