Finding the Third Proportional to 146,091 and 221,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,091 and 221,850 is: 336,895.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,091 : 221,850 = 221,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,091/221,850 = 221,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,091x = 221,850 × 221,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,091x = 49,217,422,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,217,422,500/146,091 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,895.65
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