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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,322 and 214,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,322 and 214,283 is: 313,809.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,322 : 214,283 = 214,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,322/214,283 = 214,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,322x = 214,283 × 214,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,322x = 45,917,204,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,917,204,089/146,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,809.30

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