Finding the Third Proportional to 147,744 and 304,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,744 and 304,200 is: 626,337.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,744 : 304,200 = 304,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,744/304,200 = 304,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,744x = 304,200 × 304,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,744x = 92,537,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,537,640,000/147,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,337.72
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