Finding the Third Proportional to 147,066 and 207,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,066 and 207,095 is: 291,626.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,066 : 207,095 = 207,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,066/207,095 = 207,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,066x = 207,095 × 207,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,066x = 42,888,339,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,888,339,025/147,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,626.47
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