Finding the Third Proportional to 154,950 and 218,196
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,950 and 218,196 is: 307,257.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,950 : 218,196 = 218,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,950/218,196 = 218,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,950x = 218,196 × 218,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,950x = 47,609,494,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,609,494,416/154,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,257.14
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