Finding the Third Proportional to 147,075.75 and 227,220.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,075.75 and 227,220.19 is: 351,036.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,075.75 : 227,220.19 = 227,220.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,075.75/227,220.19 = 227,220.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,075.75x = 227,220.19 × 227,220.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,075.75x = 51,629,013,607.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,629,013,607.54/147,075.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,036.89
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