Finding the Third Proportional to 146,972.25 and 219,885.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,972.25 and 219,885.75 is: 328,971.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,972.25 : 219,885.75 = 219,885.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,972.25/219,885.75 = 219,885.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,972.25x = 219,885.75 × 219,885.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,972.25x = 48,349,743,053.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,349,743,053.06/146,972.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,971.92
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