Finding the Third Proportional to 150,366 and 211,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,366 and 211,560 is: 297,657.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,366 : 211,560 = 211,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,366/211,560 = 211,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,366x = 211,560 × 211,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,366x = 44,757,633,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,757,633,600/150,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,657.94
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