Finding the Third Proportional to 146,944 and 322,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,944 and 322,032 is: 705,742.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,944 : 322,032 = 322,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,944/322,032 = 322,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,944x = 322,032 × 322,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,944x = 103,704,609,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,704,609,024/146,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,742.39
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