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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,448 and 219,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,448 and 219,656 is: 329,460.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,448 : 219,656 = 219,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,448/219,656 = 219,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,448x = 219,656 × 219,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,448x = 48,248,758,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,248,758,336/146,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,460.00

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