Finding the Third Proportional to 146,877.75 and 219,759.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,877.75 and 219,759.75 is: 328,806.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,877.75 : 219,759.75 = 219,759.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,877.75/219,759.75 = 219,759.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,877.75x = 219,759.75 × 219,759.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,877.75x = 48,294,347,720.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,294,347,720.06/146,877.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,806.42
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