Finding the Third Proportional to 98,544 and 147,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,544 and 147,664 is: 221,268.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,544 : 147,664 = 147,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,544/147,664 = 147,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,544x = 147,664 × 147,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,544x = 21,804,656,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,804,656,896/98,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,268.23
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