Finding the Third Proportional to 151,569 and 210,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,569 and 210,743 is: 293,019.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,569 : 210,743 = 210,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,569/210,743 = 210,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,569x = 210,743 × 210,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,569x = 44,412,612,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,412,612,049/151,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,019.10
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