Finding the Third Proportional to 150,084 and 211,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,084 and 211,086 is: 296,882.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,084 : 211,086 = 211,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,084/211,086 = 211,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,084x = 211,086 × 211,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,084x = 44,557,299,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,557,299,396/150,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,882.41
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