Finding the Third Proportional to 147,653 and 322,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,653 and 322,372 is: 703,837.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,653 : 322,372 = 322,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,653/322,372 = 322,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,653x = 322,372 × 322,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,653x = 103,923,706,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,923,706,384/147,653 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,837.42
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