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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,693 and 322,117

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,693 and 322,117 is: 702,534.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,693 : 322,117 = 322,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,693/322,117 = 322,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,693x = 322,117 × 322,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,693x = 103,759,361,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,759,361,689/147,693
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,534.05

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