Finding the Third Proportional to 147,660 and 346,662
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,660 and 346,662 is: 813,859.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,660 : 346,662 = 346,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,660/346,662 = 346,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,660x = 346,662 × 346,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,660x = 120,174,542,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,174,542,244/147,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,859.83
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