Finding the Third Proportional to 147,644 and 346,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,644 and 346,618 is: 813,741.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,644 : 346,618 = 346,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,644/346,618 = 346,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,644x = 346,618 × 346,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,644x = 120,144,037,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,144,037,924/147,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,741.42
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