Finding the Third Proportional to 147,537.75 and 227,844.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,537.75 and 227,844.38 is: 351,862.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,537.75 : 227,844.38 = 227,844.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,537.75/227,844.38 = 227,844.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,537.75x = 227,844.38 × 227,844.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,537.75x = 51,913,059,219.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,913,059,219.14/147,537.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,862.89
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