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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,036 and 211,717

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,036 and 211,717 is: 296,777.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,036 : 211,717 = 211,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,036/211,717 = 211,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,036x = 211,717 × 211,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,036x = 44,824,088,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,824,088,089/151,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,777.51

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