Finding the Third Proportional to 150,541.50 and 206,424.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,541.50 and 206,424.75 is: 283,052.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,541.50 : 206,424.75 = 206,424.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,541.50/206,424.75 = 206,424.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,541.50x = 206,424.75 × 206,424.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,541.50x = 42,611,177,412.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,611,177,412.56/150,541.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,052.70
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