Finding the Third Proportional to 146,448 and 219,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,448 and 219,168 is: 327,997.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,448 : 219,168 = 219,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,448/219,168 = 219,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,448x = 219,168 × 219,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,448x = 48,034,612,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,034,612,224/146,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,997.73
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