Finding the Third Proportional to 149,562 and 221,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,562 and 221,994 is: 329,504.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,562 : 221,994 = 221,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,562/221,994 = 221,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,562x = 221,994 × 221,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,562x = 49,281,336,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,281,336,036/149,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,504.39
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