Finding the Third Proportional to 156,714 and 220,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,714 and 220,206 is: 309,421.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,714 : 220,206 = 220,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,714/220,206 = 220,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,714x = 220,206 × 220,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,714x = 48,490,682,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,490,682,436/156,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,421.51
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