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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,323.97 and 316,158.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,323.97 and 316,158.19 is: 683,114.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,323.97 : 316,158.19 = 316,158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,323.97/316,158.19 = 316,158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,323.97x = 316,158.19 × 316,158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,323.97x = 99,955,999,523.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,955,999,523.29/146,323.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,114.33

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