Finding the Third Proportional to 149,524 and 222,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,524 and 222,990 is: 332,552.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,524 : 222,990 = 222,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,524/222,990 = 222,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,524x = 222,990 × 222,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,524x = 49,724,540,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,724,540,100/149,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,552.23
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