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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,332 and 218,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,332 and 218,872 is: 327,371.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,332 : 218,872 = 218,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,332/218,872 = 218,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,332x = 218,872 × 218,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,332x = 47,904,952,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,904,952,384/146,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,371.68

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