Finding the Third Proportional to 146,706 and 219,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,706 and 219,513 is: 328,452.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,706 : 219,513 = 219,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,706/219,513 = 219,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,706x = 219,513 × 219,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,706x = 48,185,957,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,185,957,169/146,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,452.53
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