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