Finding the Third Proportional to 147,022 and 219,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,022 and 219,954 is: 329,064.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,022 : 219,954 = 219,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,022/219,954 = 219,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,022x = 219,954 × 219,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,022x = 48,379,762,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,379,762,116/147,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,064.78
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