Finding the Third Proportional to 147,182 and 327,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,182 and 327,673 is: 729,502.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,182 : 327,673 = 327,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,182/327,673 = 327,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,182x = 327,673 × 327,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,182x = 107,369,594,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,369,594,929/147,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729,502.21
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