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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,056 and 220,661

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,056 and 220,661 is: 333,374.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,056 : 220,661 = 220,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,056/220,661 = 220,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,056x = 220,661 × 220,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,056x = 48,691,276,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,691,276,921/146,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,374.03

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