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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,029 and 211,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,029 and 211,707 is: 296,763.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,029 : 211,707 = 211,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,029/211,707 = 211,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,029x = 211,707 × 211,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,029x = 44,819,853,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,819,853,849/151,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,763.23

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