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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,688 and 220,357.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,688 and 220,357.50 is: 331,025.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,688 : 220,357.50 = 220,357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,688/220,357.50 = 220,357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,688x = 220,357.50 × 220,357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,688x = 48,557,427,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,557,427,806.25/146,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,025.22

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