Finding the Third Proportional to 148,547 and 320,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,547 and 320,767 is: 692,652.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,547 : 320,767 = 320,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,547/320,767 = 320,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,547x = 320,767 × 320,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,547x = 102,891,468,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,891,468,289/148,547 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692,652.62
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