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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,030.19 and 219,975.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,030.19 and 219,975.75 is: 329,111.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,030.19 : 219,975.75 = 219,975.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,030.19/219,975.75 = 219,975.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,030.19x = 219,975.75 × 219,975.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,030.19x = 48,389,330,588.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,389,330,588.06/147,030.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,111.53

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