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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,994 and 220,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,994 and 220,692 is: 331,339.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,994 : 220,692 = 220,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,994/220,692 = 220,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,994x = 220,692 × 220,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,994x = 48,704,958,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,704,958,864/146,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,339.77

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