Finding the Third Proportional to 146,216 and 320,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,216 and 320,358 is: 701,901.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,216 : 320,358 = 320,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,216/320,358 = 320,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,216x = 320,358 × 320,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,216x = 102,629,248,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,629,248,164/146,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,901.63
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