Finding the Third Proportional to 147,812 and 225,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,812 and 225,410 is: 343,745.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,812 : 225,410 = 225,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,812/225,410 = 225,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,812x = 225,410 × 225,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,812x = 50,809,668,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,809,668,100/147,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,745.22
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