Finding the Third Proportional to 147,329 and 321,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,329 and 321,646 is: 702,211.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,329 : 321,646 = 321,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,329/321,646 = 321,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,329x = 321,646 × 321,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,329x = 103,456,149,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,456,149,316/147,329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,211.71
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