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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,723 and 220,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,723 and 220,220 is: 309,443.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,723 : 220,220 = 220,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,723/220,220 = 220,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,723x = 220,220 × 220,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,723x = 48,496,848,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,496,848,400/156,723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,443.08

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