Finding the Third Proportional to 147,429 and 222,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,429 and 222,365 is: 335,389.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,429 : 222,365 = 222,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,429/222,365 = 222,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,429x = 222,365 × 222,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,429x = 49,446,193,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,446,193,225/147,429 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,389.87
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