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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,664 and 220,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,664 and 220,320 is: 330,966.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,664 : 220,320 = 220,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,664/220,320 = 220,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,664x = 220,320 × 220,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,664x = 48,540,902,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,540,902,400/146,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,966.72

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