Finding the Third Proportional to 147,922 and 324,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,922 and 324,003 is: 709,684.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,922 : 324,003 = 324,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,922/324,003 = 324,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,922x = 324,003 × 324,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,922x = 104,977,944,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,977,944,009/147,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,684.46
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