Finding the Third Proportional to 150,656 and 221,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,656 and 221,376 is: 325,292.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,656 : 221,376 = 221,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,656/221,376 = 221,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,656x = 221,376 × 221,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,656x = 49,007,333,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,007,333,376/150,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,292.94
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