Finding the Third Proportional to 88,580 and 147,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,580 and 147,633 is: 246,054.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,580 : 147,633 = 147,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,580/147,633 = 147,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,580x = 147,633 × 147,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,580x = 21,795,502,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,795,502,689/88,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,054.44
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