Finding the Third Proportional to 147,892 and 323,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,892 and 323,772 is: 708,816.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,892 : 323,772 = 323,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,892/323,772 = 323,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,892x = 323,772 × 323,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,892x = 104,828,307,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,828,307,984/147,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,816.62
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