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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,092 and 220,596

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,092 and 220,596 is: 330,831.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,092 : 220,596 = 220,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,092/220,596 = 220,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,092x = 220,596 × 220,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,092x = 48,662,595,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,662,595,216/147,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,831.01

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