Finding the Third Proportional to 149,682.94 and 226,073.53
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,682.94 and 226,073.53 is: 341,450.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,682.94 : 226,073.53 = 226,073.53 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,682.94/226,073.53 = 226,073.53/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,682.94x = 226,073.53 × 226,073.53 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,682.94x = 51,109,241,531.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,109,241,531.84/149,682.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,450.02
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