Finding the Third Proportional to 150,533 and 221,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,533 and 221,642 is: 326,341.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,533 : 221,642 = 221,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,533/221,642 = 221,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,533x = 221,642 × 221,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,533x = 49,125,176,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,125,176,164/150,533 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,341.57
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