Finding the Third Proportional to 147,972 and 323,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,972 and 323,622 is: 707,777.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,972 : 323,622 = 323,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,972/323,622 = 323,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,972x = 323,622 × 323,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,972x = 104,731,198,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,731,198,884/147,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,777.14
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