Finding the Third Proportional to 147,764 and 306,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,764 and 306,040 is: 633,851.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,764 : 306,040 = 306,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,764/306,040 = 306,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,764x = 306,040 × 306,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,764x = 93,660,481,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,660,481,600/147,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,851.83
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