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