Finding the Third Proportional to 150,393 and 211,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,393 and 211,599 is: 297,714.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,393 : 211,599 = 211,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,393/211,599 = 211,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,393x = 211,599 × 211,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,393x = 44,774,136,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,774,136,801/150,393 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,714.23
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