Finding the Third Proportional to 155,604 and 220,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,604 and 220,194 is: 311,594.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,604 : 220,194 = 220,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,604/220,194 = 220,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,604x = 220,194 × 220,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,604x = 48,485,397,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,485,397,636/155,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,594.80
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