Finding the Third Proportional to 149,044 and 225,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,044 and 225,490 is: 341,145.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,044 : 225,490 = 225,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,044/225,490 = 225,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,044x = 225,490 × 225,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,044x = 50,845,740,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,845,740,100/149,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,145.84
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