Finding the Third Proportional to 147,645 and 322,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,645 and 322,354 is: 703,796.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,645 : 322,354 = 322,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,645/322,354 = 322,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,645x = 322,354 × 322,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,645x = 103,912,101,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,912,101,316/147,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,796.95
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