Finding the Third Proportional to 147,524 and 223,047
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,524 and 223,047 is: 337,233.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,524 : 223,047 = 223,047 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,524/223,047 = 223,047/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,524x = 223,047 × 223,047 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,524x = 49,749,964,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,749,964,209/147,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,233.02
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