Finding the Third Proportional to 148,002 and 221,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,002 and 221,130 is: 330,390.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,002 : 221,130 = 221,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,002/221,130 = 221,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,002x = 221,130 × 221,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,002x = 48,898,476,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,898,476,900/148,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,390.65
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