Finding the Third Proportional to 150,692 and 206,629
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,692 and 206,629 is: 283,329.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,692 : 206,629 = 206,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,692/206,629 = 206,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,692x = 206,629 × 206,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,692x = 42,695,543,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,695,543,641/150,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,329.86
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