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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,544 and 316,590

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,544 and 316,590 is: 679,317.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,544 : 316,590 = 316,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,544/316,590 = 316,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,544x = 316,590 × 316,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,544x = 100,229,228,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,229,228,100/147,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,317.55

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