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