Finding the Third Proportional to 151,331 and 212,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,331 and 212,086 is: 297,232.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,331 : 212,086 = 212,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,331/212,086 = 212,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,331x = 212,086 × 212,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,331x = 44,980,471,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,980,471,396/151,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,232.37
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