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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,323 and 312,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,323 and 312,172 is: 661,480.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,323 : 312,172 = 312,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,323/312,172 = 312,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,323x = 312,172 × 312,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,323x = 97,451,357,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,451,357,584/147,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,480.95

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