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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,514 and 219,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,514 and 219,675 is: 329,368.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,514 : 219,675 = 219,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,514/219,675 = 219,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,514x = 219,675 × 219,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,514x = 48,257,105,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,257,105,625/146,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,368.56

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