Finding the Third Proportional to 147,963 and 209,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,963 and 209,364 is: 296,244.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,963 : 209,364 = 209,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,963/209,364 = 209,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,963x = 209,364 × 209,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,963x = 43,833,284,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,833,284,496/147,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,244.90
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