Finding the Third Proportional to 150,946 and 211,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,946 and 211,001 is: 294,949.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,946 : 211,001 = 211,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,946/211,001 = 211,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,946x = 211,001 × 211,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,946x = 44,521,422,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,521,422,001/150,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,949.33
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