Finding the Third Proportional to 150,908 and 211,511
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,908 and 211,511 is: 296,451.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,908 : 211,511 = 211,511 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,908/211,511 = 211,511/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,908x = 211,511 × 211,511 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,908x = 44,736,903,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,736,903,121/150,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,451.50
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