Finding the Third Proportional to 148,022 and 225,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,022 and 225,717 is: 344,193.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,022 : 225,717 = 225,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,022/225,717 = 225,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,022x = 225,717 × 225,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,022x = 50,948,164,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,948,164,089/148,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,193.19
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