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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,054 and 220,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,054 and 220,658 is: 333,369.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,054 : 220,658 = 220,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,054/220,658 = 220,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,054x = 220,658 × 220,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,054x = 48,689,952,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,689,952,964/146,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,369.53

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