Finding the Third Proportional to 147,775.50 and 320,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,775.50 and 320,319 is: 694,325.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,775.50 : 320,319 = 320,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,775.50/320,319 = 320,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,775.50x = 320,319 × 320,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,775.50x = 102,604,261,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,604,261,761/147,775.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,325.26
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