Finding the Third Proportional to 148,194 and 229,893.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,194 and 229,893.75 is: 356,634.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,194 : 229,893.75 = 229,893.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,194/229,893.75 = 229,893.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,194x = 229,893.75 × 229,893.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,194x = 52,851,136,289.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,851,136,289.06/148,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,634.79
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