Finding the Third Proportional to 150,743 and 221,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,743 and 221,619 is: 325,819.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,743 : 221,619 = 221,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,743/221,619 = 221,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,743x = 221,619 × 221,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,743x = 49,114,981,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,114,981,161/150,743 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,819.32
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