Finding the Third Proportional to 149,814.56 and 201,846.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,814.56 and 201,846.94 is: 271,950.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,814.56 : 201,846.94 = 201,846.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,814.56/201,846.94 = 201,846.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,814.56x = 201,846.94 × 201,846.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,814.56x = 40,742,186,178.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,742,186,178.13/149,814.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,950.77
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