Finding the Third Proportional to 147,876 and 325,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,876 and 325,248 is: 715,371.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,876 : 325,248 = 325,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,876/325,248 = 325,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,876x = 325,248 × 325,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,876x = 105,786,261,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,786,261,504/147,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,371.40
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