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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,573 and 316,647

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,573 and 316,647 is: 679,428.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,573 : 316,647 = 316,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,573/316,647 = 316,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,573x = 316,647 × 316,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,573x = 100,265,322,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,265,322,609/147,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,428.64

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