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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,502 and 220,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,502 and 220,518 is: 314,741.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,502 : 220,518 = 220,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,502/220,518 = 220,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,502x = 220,518 × 220,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,502x = 48,628,188,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,628,188,324/154,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,741.48

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