Finding the Third Proportional to 147,363 and 321,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,363 and 321,710 is: 702,329.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,363 : 321,710 = 321,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,363/321,710 = 321,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,363x = 321,710 × 321,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,363x = 103,497,324,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,497,324,100/147,363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,329.11
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