Finding the Third Proportional to 147,180 and 233,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,180 and 233,155 is: 369,352.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,180 : 233,155 = 233,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,180/233,155 = 233,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,180x = 233,155 × 233,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,180x = 54,361,254,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,361,254,025/147,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,352.18
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