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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,188 and 209,973

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,188 and 209,973 is: 293,556.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,188 : 209,973 = 209,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,188/209,973 = 209,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,188x = 209,973 × 209,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,188x = 44,088,660,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,088,660,729/150,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,556.48

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