Finding the Third Proportional to 149,676.75 and 220,135.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,676.75 and 220,135.50 is: 323,761.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,676.75 : 220,135.50 = 220,135.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,676.75/220,135.50 = 220,135.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,676.75x = 220,135.50 × 220,135.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,676.75x = 48,459,638,360.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,459,638,360.25/149,676.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,761.96
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