Finding the Third Proportional to 147,450 and 314,205
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,450 and 314,205 is: 669,547.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,450 : 314,205 = 314,205 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,450/314,205 = 314,205/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,450x = 314,205 × 314,205 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,450x = 98,724,782,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,724,782,025/147,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,547.52
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