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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,011.63 and 219,938.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,011.63 and 219,938.63 is: 329,042.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,011.63 : 219,938.63 = 219,938.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,011.63/219,938.63 = 219,938.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,011.63x = 219,938.63 × 219,938.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,011.63x = 48,372,998,766.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,372,998,766.89/147,011.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,042.00

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