Finding the Third Proportional to 147,975 and 231,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,975 and 231,879 is: 363,357.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,975 : 231,879 = 231,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,975/231,879 = 231,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,975x = 231,879 × 231,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,975x = 53,767,870,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,767,870,641/147,975 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,357.80
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