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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,513 and 206,394

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,513 and 206,394 is: 283,021.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,513 : 206,394 = 206,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,513/206,394 = 206,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,513x = 206,394 × 206,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,513x = 42,598,483,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,598,483,236/150,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,021.95

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