Finding the Third Proportional to 147,736.41 and 225,295.17
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,736.41 and 225,295.17 is: 343,570.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,736.41 : 225,295.17 = 225,295.17 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,736.41/225,295.17 = 225,295.17/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,736.41x = 225,295.17 × 225,295.17 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,736.41x = 50,757,914,470.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,757,914,470.19/147,736.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,570.79
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