Finding the Third Proportional to 147,981 and 326,121
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,981 and 326,121 is: 718,706.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,981 : 326,121 = 326,121 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,981/326,121 = 326,121/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,981x = 326,121 × 326,121 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,981x = 106,354,906,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,354,906,641/147,981 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,706.50
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