Finding the Third Proportional to 98,332 and 147,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,332 and 147,594 is: 221,535.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,332 : 147,594 = 147,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,332/147,594 = 147,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,332x = 147,594 × 147,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,332x = 21,783,988,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,783,988,836/98,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,535.09
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