Finding the Third Proportional to 149,733 and 226,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,733 and 226,153 is: 341,575.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,733 : 226,153 = 226,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,733/226,153 = 226,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,733x = 226,153 × 226,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,733x = 51,145,179,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,145,179,409/149,733 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,575.87
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