Finding the Third Proportional to 147,204 and 319,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,204 and 319,302 is: 692,601.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,204 : 319,302 = 319,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,204/319,302 = 319,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,204x = 319,302 × 319,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,204x = 101,953,767,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,953,767,204/147,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692,601.88
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