Finding the Third Proportional to 147,544 and 316,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,544 and 316,126 is: 677,327.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,544 : 316,126 = 316,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,544/316,126 = 316,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,544x = 316,126 × 316,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,544x = 99,935,647,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,935,647,876/147,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,327.77
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