Finding the Third Proportional to 147,776 and 306,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,776 and 306,064 is: 633,899.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,776 : 306,064 = 306,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,776/306,064 = 306,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,776x = 306,064 × 306,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,776x = 93,675,172,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,675,172,096/147,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,899.77
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