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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,746 and 220,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,746 and 220,252 is: 309,487.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,746 : 220,252 = 220,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,746/220,252 = 220,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,746x = 220,252 × 220,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,746x = 48,510,943,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,510,943,504/156,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,487.60

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