Finding the Third Proportional to 147,554 and 320,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,554 and 320,128 is: 694,538.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,554 : 320,128 = 320,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,554/320,128 = 320,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,554x = 320,128 × 320,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,554x = 102,481,936,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,481,936,384/147,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,538.52
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