Finding the Third Proportional to 150,180 and 209,961
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,180 and 209,961 is: 293,538.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,180 : 209,961 = 209,961 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,180/209,961 = 209,961/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,180x = 209,961 × 209,961 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,180x = 44,083,621,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,083,621,521/150,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,538.56
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