Finding the Third Proportional to 147,446 and 222,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,446 and 222,391 is: 335,429.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,446 : 222,391 = 222,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,446/222,391 = 222,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,446x = 222,391 × 222,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,446x = 49,457,756,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,457,756,881/147,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,429.63
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