Finding the Third Proportional to 147,652 and 325,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,652 and 325,760 is: 718,714.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,652 : 325,760 = 325,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,652/325,760 = 325,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,652x = 325,760 × 325,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,652x = 106,119,577,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,119,577,600/147,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,714.12
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