Finding the Third Proportional to 150,180 and 266,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,180 and 266,968 is: 474,576.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,180 : 266,968 = 266,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,180/266,968 = 266,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,180x = 266,968 × 266,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,180x = 71,271,913,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,271,913,024/150,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,576.59
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