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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,772 and 209,928

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,772 and 209,928 is: 300,260.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,772 : 209,928 = 209,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,772/209,928 = 209,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,772x = 209,928 × 209,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,772x = 44,069,765,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,069,765,184/146,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,260.03

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