Finding the Third Proportional to 148,984.31 and 226,918.97
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,984.31 and 226,918.97 is: 345,621.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,984.31 : 226,918.97 = 226,918.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,984.31/226,918.97 = 226,918.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,984.31x = 226,918.97 × 226,918.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,984.31x = 51,492,218,378.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,492,218,378.56/148,984.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,621.75
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