Finding the Third Proportional to 147,000 and 322,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,000 and 322,011 is: 705,381.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,000 : 322,011 = 322,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,000/322,011 = 322,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,000x = 322,011 × 322,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,000x = 103,691,084,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,691,084,121/147,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,381.52
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