Finding the Third Proportional to 149,032 and 225,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,032 and 225,474 is: 341,124.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,032 : 225,474 = 225,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,032/225,474 = 225,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,032x = 225,474 × 225,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,032x = 50,838,524,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,838,524,676/149,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,124.89
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