Finding the Third Proportional to 147,705 and 322,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,705 and 322,482 is: 704,069.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,705 : 322,482 = 322,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,705/322,482 = 322,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,705x = 322,482 × 322,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,705x = 103,994,640,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,994,640,324/147,705 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,069.87
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