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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,186 and 209,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,186 and 209,970 is: 293,552.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,186 : 209,970 = 209,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,186/209,970 = 209,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,186x = 209,970 × 209,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,186x = 44,087,400,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,087,400,900/150,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,552.00

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