Finding the Third Proportional to 147,854 and 316,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,854 and 316,444 is: 677,268.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,854 : 316,444 = 316,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,854/316,444 = 316,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,854x = 316,444 × 316,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,854x = 100,136,805,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,136,805,136/147,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,268.15
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