Finding the Third Proportional to 147,108 and 233,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,108 and 233,070 is: 369,263.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,108 : 233,070 = 233,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,108/233,070 = 233,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,108x = 233,070 × 233,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,108x = 54,321,624,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,321,624,900/147,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,263.57
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