Finding the Third Proportional to 147,152 and 327,613
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,152 and 327,613 is: 729,383.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,152 : 327,613 = 327,613 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,152/327,613 = 327,613/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,152x = 327,613 × 327,613 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,152x = 107,330,277,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,330,277,769/147,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729,383.75
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