Finding the Third Proportional to 150,846 and 221,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,846 and 221,337 is: 324,768.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,846 : 221,337 = 221,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,846/221,337 = 221,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,846x = 221,337 × 221,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,846x = 48,990,067,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,990,067,569/150,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,768.75
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