Finding the Third Proportional to 146,570 and 218,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,570 and 218,992 is: 327,198.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,570 : 218,992 = 218,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,570/218,992 = 218,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,570x = 218,992 × 218,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,570x = 47,957,496,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,957,496,064/146,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,198.58
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