Finding the Third Proportional to 150,698 and 206,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,698 and 206,638 is: 283,343.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,698 : 206,638 = 206,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,698/206,638 = 206,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,698x = 206,638 × 206,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,698x = 42,699,263,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,699,263,044/150,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,343.26
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