Finding the Third Proportional to 154,610 and 220,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,610 and 220,503 is: 314,478.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,610 : 220,503 = 220,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,610/220,503 = 220,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,610x = 220,503 × 220,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,610x = 48,621,573,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,621,573,009/154,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,478.84
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