Finding the Third Proportional to 147,336 and 321,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,336 and 321,658 is: 702,230.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,336 : 321,658 = 321,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,336/321,658 = 321,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,336x = 321,658 × 321,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,336x = 103,463,868,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,463,868,964/147,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,230.74
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