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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,099 and 211,108

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,099 and 211,108 is: 296,914.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,099 : 211,108 = 211,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,099/211,108 = 211,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,099x = 211,108 × 211,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,099x = 44,566,587,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,566,587,664/150,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,914.62

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