Finding the Third Proportional to 83,508 and 147,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,508 and 147,177 is: 259,389.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,508 : 147,177 = 147,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,508/147,177 = 147,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,508x = 147,177 × 147,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,508x = 21,661,069,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,661,069,329/83,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,389.15
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