Finding the Third Proportional to 146,570 and 220,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,570 and 220,244 is: 330,950.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,570 : 220,244 = 220,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,570/220,244 = 220,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,570x = 220,244 × 220,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,570x = 48,507,419,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,507,419,536/146,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,950.53
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