Finding the Third Proportional to 147,748 and 322,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,748 and 322,576 is: 704,275.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,748 : 322,576 = 322,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,748/322,576 = 322,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,748x = 322,576 × 322,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,748x = 104,055,275,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,055,275,776/147,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,275.36
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