Finding the Third Proportional to 220,150 and 340,147
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,150 and 340,147 is: 525,550.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,150 : 340,147 = 340,147 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,150/340,147 = 340,147/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,150x = 340,147 × 340,147 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,150x = 115,699,981,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,699,981,609/220,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,550.68
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