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Finding the Third Proportional to 144,569 and 225,597

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Solution

The third proportional to 144,569 and 225,597 is: 352,039.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,569 : 225,597 = 225,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,569/225,597 = 225,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,569x = 225,597 × 225,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,569x = 50,894,006,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,894,006,409/144,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,039.55

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