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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,182 and 209,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,182 and 209,964 is: 293,543.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,182 : 209,964 = 209,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,182/209,964 = 209,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,182x = 209,964 × 209,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,182x = 44,084,881,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,084,881,296/150,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,543.04

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