Finding the Third Proportional to 146,016 and 211,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,016 and 211,004 is: 304,916.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,016 : 211,004 = 211,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,016/211,004 = 211,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,016x = 211,004 × 211,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,016x = 44,522,688,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,522,688,016/146,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,916.50
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