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Finding the Third Proportional to 146.81 and 215.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 146.81 and 215.16 is: 315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.81 : 215.16 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.81/215.16 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.81x = 215.16 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.81x = 46,292.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,292.21/146.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.32

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