Finding the Third Proportional to 149,074 and 223,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,074 and 223,019 is: 333,642.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,074 : 223,019 = 223,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,074/223,019 = 223,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,074x = 223,019 × 223,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,074x = 49,737,474,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,737,474,361/149,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,642.85
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