Finding the Third Proportional to 147,329 and 322,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,329 and 322,522 is: 706,041.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,329 : 322,522 = 322,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,329/322,522 = 322,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,329x = 322,522 × 322,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,329x = 104,020,440,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,020,440,484/147,329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 706,041.86
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