Finding the Third Proportional to 146,300 and 218,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,300 and 218,493 is: 326,310.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,300 : 218,493 = 218,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,300/218,493 = 218,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,300x = 218,493 × 218,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,300x = 47,739,191,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,739,191,049/146,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,310.26
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