Finding the Third Proportional to 73,291 and 149,142
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,291 and 149,142 is: 303,493.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,291 : 149,142 = 149,142 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,291/149,142 = 149,142/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,291x = 149,142 × 149,142 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,291x = 22,243,336,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,243,336,164/73,291 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,493.42
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