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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,356 and 220,686

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,356 and 220,686 is: 332,766.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,356 : 220,686 = 220,686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,356/220,686 = 220,686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,356x = 220,686 × 220,686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,356x = 48,702,310,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,702,310,596/146,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,766.07

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