Finding the Third Proportional to 108,968 and 150,051
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,968 and 150,051 is: 206,623.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,968 : 150,051 = 150,051 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,968/150,051 = 150,051/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,968x = 150,051 × 150,051 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,968x = 22,515,302,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,515,302,601/108,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,623.07
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