Finding the Third Proportional to 147,636 and 234,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,636 and 234,414 is: 372,198.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,636 : 234,414 = 234,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,636/234,414 = 234,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,636x = 234,414 × 234,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,636x = 54,949,923,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,949,923,396/147,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,198.67
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