Finding the Third Proportional to 149,048 and 225,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,048 and 225,498 is: 341,160.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,048 : 225,498 = 225,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,048/225,498 = 225,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,048x = 225,498 × 225,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,048x = 50,849,348,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,849,348,004/149,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,160.89
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