Finding the Third Proportional to 147,106.50 and 317,539.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,106.50 and 317,539.50 is: 685,430.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,106.50 : 317,539.50 = 317,539.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,106.50/317,539.50 = 317,539.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,106.50x = 317,539.50 × 317,539.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,106.50x = 100,831,334,060.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,831,334,060.25/147,106.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 685,430.85
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