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