Finding the Third Proportional to 147,794 and 306,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,794 and 306,098 is: 633,963.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,794 : 306,098 = 306,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,794/306,098 = 306,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,794x = 306,098 × 306,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,794x = 93,695,985,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,695,985,604/147,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,963.39
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