Finding the Third Proportional to 147,054 and 311,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,054 and 311,440 is: 659,586.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,054 : 311,440 = 311,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,054/311,440 = 311,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,054x = 311,440 × 311,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,054x = 96,994,873,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,994,873,600/147,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,586.77
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