Finding the Third Proportional to 150,680 and 206,613
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,680 and 206,613 is: 283,308.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,680 : 206,613 = 206,613 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,680/206,613 = 206,613/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,680x = 206,613 × 206,613 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,680x = 42,688,931,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,688,931,769/150,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,308.55
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