Finding the Third Proportional to 154,494 and 206,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,494 and 206,922 is: 277,141.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,494 : 206,922 = 206,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,494/206,922 = 206,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,494x = 206,922 × 206,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,494x = 42,816,714,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,816,714,084/154,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,141.60
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