Finding the Third Proportional to 147,763 and 234,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,763 and 234,015 is: 370,613.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,763 : 234,015 = 234,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,763/234,015 = 234,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,763x = 234,015 × 234,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,763x = 54,763,020,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,763,020,225/147,763 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,613.89
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