Finding the Third Proportional to 147,518 and 314,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,518 and 314,340 is: 669,814.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,518 : 314,340 = 314,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,518/314,340 = 314,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,518x = 314,340 × 314,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,518x = 98,809,635,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,809,635,600/147,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,814.09
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