Finding the Third Proportional to 150,066 and 211,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,066 and 211,059 is: 296,842.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,066 : 211,059 = 211,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,066/211,059 = 211,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,066x = 211,059 × 211,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,066x = 44,545,901,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,545,901,481/150,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,842.07
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