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Finding the Third Proportional to 146.53 and 219.70

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Solution

The third proportional to 146.53 and 219.70 is: 329.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.53 : 219.70 = 219.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.53/219.70 = 219.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.53x = 219.70 × 219.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.53x = 48,269.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,269.46/146.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.41

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