Finding the Third Proportional to 146,974.50 and 226,210.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,974.50 and 226,210.50 is: 348,163.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,974.50 : 226,210.50 = 226,210.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,974.50/226,210.50 = 226,210.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,974.50x = 226,210.50 × 226,210.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,974.50x = 51,171,190,310.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,171,190,310.25/146,974.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,163.73
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