Finding the Third Proportional to 150,210 and 281,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,210 and 281,496 is: 527,528.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,210 : 281,496 = 281,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,210/281,496 = 281,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,210x = 281,496 × 281,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,210x = 79,239,998,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,239,998,016/150,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,528.11
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