Finding the Third Proportional to 147,723.50 and 313,170.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,723.50 and 313,170.50 is: 663,914.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,723.50 : 313,170.50 = 313,170.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,723.50/313,170.50 = 313,170.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,723.50x = 313,170.50 × 313,170.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,723.50x = 98,075,762,070.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,075,762,070.25/147,723.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663,914.42
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