Finding the Third Proportional to 146,688 and 220,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,688 and 220,356 is: 331,020.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,688 : 220,356 = 220,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,688/220,356 = 220,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,688x = 220,356 × 220,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,688x = 48,556,766,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,556,766,736/146,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,020.72
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