Finding the Third Proportional to 146,695 and 220,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,695 and 220,367 is: 331,037.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,695 : 220,367 = 220,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,695/220,367 = 220,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,695x = 220,367 × 220,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,695x = 48,561,614,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,561,614,689/146,695 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,037.97
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