Finding the Third Proportional to 147,872 and 208,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,872 and 208,272 is: 293,343.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,872 : 208,272 = 208,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,872/208,272 = 208,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,872x = 208,272 × 208,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,872x = 43,377,225,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,377,225,984/147,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,343.07
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