Finding the Third Proportional to 98,460 and 147,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,460 and 147,654 is: 221,427.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,460 : 147,654 = 147,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,460/147,654 = 147,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,460x = 147,654 × 147,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,460x = 21,801,703,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,801,703,716/98,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,427.01
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