Finding the Third Proportional to 108,939 and 150,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,939 and 150,015 is: 206,578.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,939 : 150,015 = 150,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,939/150,015 = 150,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,939x = 150,015 × 150,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,939x = 22,504,500,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,504,500,225/108,939 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,578.91
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