Finding the Third Proportional to 149,719 and 181,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,719 and 181,795 is: 220,743.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,719 : 181,795 = 181,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,719/181,795 = 181,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,719x = 181,795 × 181,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,719x = 33,049,422,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,049,422,025/149,719 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,743.01
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