Finding the Third Proportional to 147,806.44 and 325,135.69
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,806.44 and 325,135.69 is: 715,213.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,806.44 : 325,135.69 = 325,135.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,806.44/325,135.69 = 325,135.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,806.44x = 325,135.69 × 325,135.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,806.44x = 105,713,215,286.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,713,215,286.10/147,806.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,213.88
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