Finding the Third Proportional to 150,012 and 210,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,012 and 210,984 is: 296,737.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,012 : 210,984 = 210,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,012/210,984 = 210,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,012x = 210,984 × 210,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,012x = 44,514,248,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,514,248,256/150,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,737.92
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