Finding the Third Proportional to 147,048 and 322,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,048 and 322,102 is: 705,549.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,048 : 322,102 = 322,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,048/322,102 = 322,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,048x = 322,102 × 322,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,048x = 103,749,698,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,749,698,404/147,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,549.88
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