Finding the Third Proportional to 147,594 and 316,689
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,594 and 316,689 is: 679,512.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,594 : 316,689 = 316,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,594/316,689 = 316,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,594x = 316,689 × 316,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,594x = 100,291,922,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,291,922,721/147,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679,512.19
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