Finding the Third Proportional to 150,734 and 207,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,734 and 207,646 is: 286,046.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,734 : 207,646 = 207,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,734/207,646 = 207,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,734x = 207,646 × 207,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,734x = 43,116,861,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,116,861,316/150,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,046.02
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