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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,106 and 219,174

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,106 and 219,174 is: 328,783.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,106 : 219,174 = 219,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,106/219,174 = 219,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,106x = 219,174 × 219,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,106x = 48,037,242,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,037,242,276/146,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,783.50

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