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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,612 and 219,837

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,612 and 219,837 is: 329,634.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,612 : 219,837 = 219,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,612/219,837 = 219,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,612x = 219,837 × 219,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,612x = 48,328,306,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,328,306,569/146,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,634.04

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