Finding the Third Proportional to 147,266.75 and 305,461.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,266.75 and 305,461.75 is: 633,590.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,266.75 : 305,461.75 = 305,461.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,266.75/305,461.75 = 305,461.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,266.75x = 305,461.75 × 305,461.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,266.75x = 93,306,880,713.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,306,880,713.06/147,266.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,590.95
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