Finding the Third Proportional to 155,612 and 220,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,612 and 220,206 is: 311,612.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,612 : 220,206 = 220,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,612/220,206 = 220,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,612x = 220,206 × 220,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,612x = 48,490,682,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,490,682,436/155,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,612.74
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