Finding the Third Proportional to 146,201 and 220,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,201 and 220,382 is: 332,201.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,201 : 220,382 = 220,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,201/220,382 = 220,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,201x = 220,382 × 220,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,201x = 48,568,225,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,568,225,924/146,201 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,201.74
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