Finding the Third Proportional to 150,008 and 210,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,008 and 210,976 is: 296,723.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,008 : 210,976 = 210,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,008/210,976 = 210,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,008x = 210,976 × 210,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,008x = 44,510,872,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,510,872,576/150,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,723.33
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