Finding the Third Proportional to 146,196 and 218,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,196 and 218,718 is: 327,215.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,196 : 218,718 = 218,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,196/218,718 = 218,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,196x = 218,718 × 218,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,196x = 47,837,563,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,837,563,524/146,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,215.27
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