Finding the Third Proportional to 147,970 and 326,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,970 and 326,101 is: 718,671.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,970 : 326,101 = 326,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,970/326,101 = 326,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,970x = 326,101 × 326,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,970x = 106,341,862,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,341,862,201/147,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,671.77
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