Finding the Third Proportional to 146,348 and 220,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,348 and 220,676 is: 332,754.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,348 : 220,676 = 220,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,348/220,676 = 220,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,348x = 220,676 × 220,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,348x = 48,697,896,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,697,896,976/146,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,754.10
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