Finding the Third Proportional to 146,448 and 214,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,448 and 214,488 is: 314,139.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,448 : 214,488 = 214,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,448/214,488 = 214,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,448x = 214,488 × 214,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,448x = 46,005,102,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,005,102,144/146,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,139.50
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