Finding the Third Proportional to 147,604 and 305,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,604 and 305,711 is: 633,175.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,604 : 305,711 = 305,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,604/305,711 = 305,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,604x = 305,711 × 305,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,604x = 93,459,215,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,459,215,521/147,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,175.36
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