Finding the Third Proportional to 146,403 and 214,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,403 and 214,020 is: 312,866.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,403 : 214,020 = 214,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,403/214,020 = 214,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,403x = 214,020 × 214,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,403x = 45,804,560,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,804,560,400/146,403 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,866.27
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