Finding the Third Proportional to 147,141 and 233,149.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,141 and 233,149.50 is: 369,432.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,141 : 233,149.50 = 233,149.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,141/233,149.50 = 233,149.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,141x = 233,149.50 × 233,149.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,141x = 54,358,689,350.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,358,689,350.25/147,141 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,432.65
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