Finding the Third Proportional to 146,996 and 322,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,996 and 322,015 is: 705,418.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,996 : 322,015 = 322,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,996/322,015 = 322,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,996x = 322,015 × 322,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,996x = 103,693,660,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,693,660,225/146,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,418.24
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