Finding the Third Proportional to 153,318 and 211,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,318 and 211,122 is: 290,719.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,318 : 211,122 = 211,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,318/211,122 = 211,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,318x = 211,122 × 211,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,318x = 44,572,498,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,572,498,884/153,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,719.28
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