Finding the Third Proportional to 155,614 and 220,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,614 and 220,208 is: 311,614.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,614 : 220,208 = 220,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,614/220,208 = 220,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,614x = 220,208 × 220,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,614x = 48,491,563,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,491,563,264/155,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,614.40
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