Finding the Third Proportional to 107,278 and 150,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,278 and 150,052 is: 209,880.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,278 : 150,052 = 150,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,278/150,052 = 150,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,278x = 150,052 × 150,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,278x = 22,515,602,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,515,602,704/107,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,880.90
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