Finding the Third Proportional to 147,197 and 233,463
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,197 and 233,463 is: 370,285.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,197 : 233,463 = 233,463 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,197/233,463 = 233,463/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,197x = 233,463 × 233,463 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,197x = 54,504,972,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,504,972,369/147,197 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,285.89
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