Finding the Third Proportional to 153,432 and 220,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,432 and 220,428 is: 316,677.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,432 : 220,428 = 220,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,432/220,428 = 220,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,432x = 220,428 × 220,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,432x = 48,588,503,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,588,503,184/153,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,677.77
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