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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,197.69 and 220,376.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,197.69 and 220,376.53 is: 332,192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,197.69 : 220,376.53 = 220,376.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,197.69/220,376.53 = 220,376.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,197.69x = 220,376.53 × 220,376.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,197.69x = 48,565,815,525.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,565,815,525.78/146,197.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,192.78

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