Finding the Third Proportional to 149,763 and 225,255
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,763 and 225,255 is: 338,800.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,763 : 225,255 = 225,255 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,763/225,255 = 225,255/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,763x = 225,255 × 225,255 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,763x = 50,739,815,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,739,815,025/149,763 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,800.74
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