Finding the Third Proportional to 147,700 and 322,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,700 and 322,134 is: 702,574.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,700 : 322,134 = 322,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,700/322,134 = 322,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,700x = 322,134 × 322,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,700x = 103,770,313,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,770,313,956/147,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,574.91
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