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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,102 and 219,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,102 and 219,152 is: 328,726.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,102 : 219,152 = 219,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,102/219,152 = 219,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,102x = 219,152 × 219,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,102x = 48,027,599,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,027,599,104/146,102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,726.50

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