Finding the Third Proportional to 150,957 and 211,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,957 and 211,581 is: 296,551.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,957 : 211,581 = 211,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,957/211,581 = 211,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,957x = 211,581 × 211,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,957x = 44,766,519,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,766,519,561/150,957 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,551.47
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