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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,896 and 316,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,896 and 316,640 is: 682,529.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,896 : 316,640 = 316,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,896/316,640 = 316,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,896x = 316,640 × 316,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,896x = 100,260,889,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,260,889,600/146,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,529.75

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