Finding the Third Proportional to 149,712 and 220,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,712 and 220,184 is: 323,828.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,712 : 220,184 = 220,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,712/220,184 = 220,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,712x = 220,184 × 220,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,712x = 48,480,993,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,480,993,856/149,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,828.38
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