Finding the Third Proportional to 149,052 and 218,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,052 and 218,826 is: 321,262.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,052 : 218,826 = 218,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,052/218,826 = 218,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,052x = 218,826 × 218,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,052x = 47,884,818,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,884,818,276/149,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,262.50
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