Finding the Third Proportional to 147,712 and 322,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,712 and 322,500 is: 704,115.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,712 : 322,500 = 322,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,712/322,500 = 322,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,712x = 322,500 × 322,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,712x = 104,006,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,006,250,000/147,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,115.10
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