Finding the Third Proportional to 147,483 and 316,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,483 and 316,471 is: 679,087.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,483 : 316,471 = 316,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,483/316,471 = 316,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,483x = 316,471 × 316,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,483x = 100,153,893,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,153,893,841/147,483 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679,087.72
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