Finding the Third Proportional to 147,930 and 323,481
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,930 and 323,481 is: 707,361.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,930 : 323,481 = 323,481 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,930/323,481 = 323,481/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,930x = 323,481 × 323,481 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,930x = 104,639,957,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,639,957,361/147,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,361.30
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