Finding the Third Proportional to 149,364 and 236,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,364 and 236,625 is: 374,865.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,364 : 236,625 = 236,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,364/236,625 = 236,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,364x = 236,625 × 236,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,364x = 55,991,390,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,991,390,625/149,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,865.37
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