Finding the Third Proportional to 106,722 and 150,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,722 and 150,156 is: 211,266.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,722 : 150,156 = 150,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,722/150,156 = 150,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,722x = 150,156 × 150,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,722x = 22,546,824,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,546,824,336/106,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,266.88
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