Finding the Third Proportional to 147,688 and 316,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,688 and 316,376 is: 677,738.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,688 : 316,376 = 316,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,688/316,376 = 316,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,688x = 316,376 × 316,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,688x = 100,093,773,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,093,773,376/147,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,738.02
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