Finding the Third Proportional to 147,564 and 221,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,564 and 221,454 is: 332,343.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,564 : 221,454 = 221,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,564/221,454 = 221,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,564x = 221,454 × 221,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,564x = 49,041,874,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,041,874,116/147,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,343.08
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