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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,016 and 315,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,016 and 315,312 is: 680,895.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,016 : 315,312 = 315,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,016/315,312 = 315,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,016x = 315,312 × 315,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,016x = 99,421,657,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,421,657,344/146,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,895.64

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