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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,076 and 218,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,076 and 218,754 is: 327,591.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,076 : 218,754 = 218,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,076/218,754 = 218,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,076x = 218,754 × 218,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,076x = 47,853,312,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,853,312,516/146,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,591.89

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