Finding the Third Proportional to 147,394 and 315,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,394 and 315,814 is: 676,679.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,394 : 315,814 = 315,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,394/315,814 = 315,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,394x = 315,814 × 315,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,394x = 99,738,482,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,738,482,596/147,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,679.39
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