Finding the Third Proportional to 108,710 and 150,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,710 and 150,213 is: 207,560.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,710 : 150,213 = 150,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,710/150,213 = 150,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,710x = 150,213 × 150,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,710x = 22,563,945,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,563,945,369/108,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,560.90
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