Finding the Third Proportional to 149,739 and 220,233
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,739 and 220,233 is: 323,914.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,739 : 220,233 = 220,233 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,739/220,233 = 220,233/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,739x = 220,233 × 220,233 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,739x = 48,502,574,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,502,574,289/149,739 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,914.11
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