Finding the Third Proportional to 149,026 and 225,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,026 and 225,465 is: 341,111.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,026 : 225,465 = 225,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,026/225,465 = 225,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,026x = 225,465 × 225,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,026x = 50,834,466,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,834,466,225/149,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,111.39
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