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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,673 : 219,357 = 219,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,673/219,357 = 219,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,673x = 219,357 × 219,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,673x = 48,117,493,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,117,493,449/146,673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,059.65

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