Finding the Third Proportional to 147,789 and 317,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,789 and 317,751 is: 683,174.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,789 : 317,751 = 317,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,789/317,751 = 317,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,789x = 317,751 × 317,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,789x = 100,965,698,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,965,698,001/147,789 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,174.65
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