Finding the Third Proportional to 147,690 and 320,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,690 and 320,084 is: 693,708.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,690 : 320,084 = 320,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,690/320,084 = 320,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,690x = 320,084 × 320,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,690x = 102,453,767,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,453,767,056/147,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,708.22
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