Finding the Third Proportional to 98,056 and 147,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,056 and 147,056 is: 220,542.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,056 : 147,056 = 147,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,056/147,056 = 147,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,056x = 147,056 × 147,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,056x = 21,625,467,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,625,467,136/98,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,542.01
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