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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,694 and 220,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,694 and 220,364 is: 331,031.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,694 : 220,364 = 220,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,694/220,364 = 220,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,694x = 220,364 × 220,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,694x = 48,560,292,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,560,292,496/146,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,031.21

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