Finding the Third Proportional to 150,491 and 225,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,491 and 225,001 is: 336,401.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,491 : 225,001 = 225,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,491/225,001 = 225,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,491x = 225,001 × 225,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,491x = 50,625,450,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,625,450,001/150,491 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,401.84
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