Finding the Third Proportional to 147,758 and 326,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,758 and 326,620 is: 721,995.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,758 : 326,620 = 326,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,758/326,620 = 326,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,758x = 326,620 × 326,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,758x = 106,680,624,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,680,624,400/147,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 721,995.59
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