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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,022 and 211,017

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,022 and 211,017 is: 304,941.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,022 : 211,017 = 211,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,022/211,017 = 211,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,022x = 211,017 × 211,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,022x = 44,528,174,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,528,174,289/146,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,941.55

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