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Finding the Third Proportional to 149,719 and 220,195

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Solution

The third proportional to 149,719 and 220,195 is: 323,845.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,719 : 220,195 = 220,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,719/220,195 = 220,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,719x = 220,195 × 220,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,719x = 48,485,838,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,485,838,025/149,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,845.59

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