Finding the Third Proportional to 147,664.13 and 218,382.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,664.13 and 218,382.75 is: 322,969.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,664.13 : 218,382.75 = 218,382.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,664.13/218,382.75 = 218,382.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,664.13x = 218,382.75 × 218,382.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,664.13x = 47,691,025,497.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,691,025,497.56/147,664.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,969.61
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