Finding the Third Proportional to 147,692 and 221,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,692 and 221,484 is: 332,145.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,692 : 221,484 = 221,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,692/221,484 = 221,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,692x = 221,484 × 221,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,692x = 49,055,162,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,055,162,256/147,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,145.02
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