Finding the Third Proportional to 150,147 and 224,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,147 and 224,775 is: 336,495.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,147 : 224,775 = 224,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,147/224,775 = 224,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,147x = 224,775 × 224,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,147x = 50,523,800,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,523,800,625/150,147 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,495.57
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