Finding the Third Proportional to 154,602 and 220,491
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,602 and 220,491 is: 314,460.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,602 : 220,491 = 220,491 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,602/220,491 = 220,491/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,602x = 220,491 × 220,491 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,602x = 48,616,281,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,616,281,081/154,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,460.88
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