Finding the Third Proportional to 146,673 and 219,357
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,673 and 219,357 is: 328,059.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,673 : 219,357 = 219,357 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,673/219,357 = 219,357/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,673x = 219,357 × 219,357 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,673x = 48,117,493,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,117,493,449/146,673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,059.65
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