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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,695 and 322,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,695 and 322,122 is: 702,546.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,695 : 322,122 = 322,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,695/322,122 = 322,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,695x = 322,122 × 322,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,695x = 103,762,582,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,762,582,884/147,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,546.35

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