Finding the Third Proportional to 154,942 and 218,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,942 and 218,190 is: 307,256.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,942 : 218,190 = 218,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,942/218,190 = 218,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,942x = 218,190 × 218,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,942x = 47,606,876,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,606,876,100/154,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,256.11
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