Finding the Third Proportional to 147,857 and 229,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,857 and 229,373 is: 355,830.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,857 : 229,373 = 229,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,857/229,373 = 229,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,857x = 229,373 × 229,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,857x = 52,611,973,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,611,973,129/147,857 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,830.11
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