Finding the Third Proportional to 147,348 and 225,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,348 and 225,251 is: 344,341.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,348 : 225,251 = 225,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,348/225,251 = 225,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,348x = 225,251 × 225,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,348x = 50,738,013,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,738,013,001/147,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,341.38
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