Finding the Third Proportional to 149,050 and 193,605
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,050 and 193,605 is: 251,478.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,050 : 193,605 = 193,605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,050/193,605 = 193,605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,050x = 193,605 × 193,605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,050x = 37,482,896,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,482,896,025/149,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,478.67
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