Finding the Third Proportional to 146,703 and 320,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,703 and 320,388 is: 699,702.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,703 : 320,388 = 320,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,703/320,388 = 320,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,703x = 320,388 × 320,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,703x = 102,648,470,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,648,470,544/146,703 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,702.60
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