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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,034 and 219,699

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,034 and 219,699 is: 330,523.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,034 : 219,699 = 219,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,034/219,699 = 219,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,034x = 219,699 × 219,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,034x = 48,267,650,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,267,650,601/146,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,523.38

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