Finding the Third Proportional to 146,206 and 220,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,206 and 220,389 is: 332,211.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,206 : 220,389 = 220,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,206/220,389 = 220,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,206x = 220,389 × 220,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,206x = 48,571,311,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,571,311,321/146,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,211.48
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