Finding the Third Proportional to 150,372 and 210,222
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,372 and 210,222 is: 293,893.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,372 : 210,222 = 210,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,372/210,222 = 210,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,372x = 210,222 × 210,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,372x = 44,193,289,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,193,289,284/150,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,893.07
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