Finding the Third Proportional to 147,604 and 310,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,604 and 310,079 is: 651,398.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,604 : 310,079 = 310,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,604/310,079 = 310,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,604x = 310,079 × 310,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,604x = 96,148,986,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,148,986,241/147,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,398.24
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