Finding the Third Proportional to 147,788 and 306,085
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,788 and 306,085 is: 633,935.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,788 : 306,085 = 306,085 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,788/306,085 = 306,085/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,788x = 306,085 × 306,085 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,788x = 93,688,027,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,688,027,225/147,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,935.28
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