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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,097 and 211,105

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,097 and 211,105 is: 296,910.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,097 : 211,105 = 211,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,097/211,105 = 211,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,097x = 211,105 × 211,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,097x = 44,565,321,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,565,321,025/150,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,910.14

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