Finding the Third Proportional to 98,396 and 147,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,396 and 147,612 is: 221,445.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,396 : 147,612 = 147,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,396/147,612 = 147,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,396x = 147,612 × 147,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,396x = 21,789,302,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,789,302,544/98,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,445.00
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