Finding the Third Proportional to 150,610 and 200,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,610 and 200,791 is: 267,691.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,610 : 200,791 = 200,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,610/200,791 = 200,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,610x = 200,791 × 200,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,610x = 40,317,025,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,317,025,681/150,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,691.56
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