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Finding the Third Proportional to 146.63 and 222

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Solution

The third proportional to 146.63 and 222 is: 336.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.63 : 222 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.63/222 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.63x = 222 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.63x = 49,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,284/146.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.12

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