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Finding the Third Proportional to 144,710 and 226,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 144,710 and 226,325 is: 353,970.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,710 : 226,325 = 226,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,710/226,325 = 226,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,710x = 226,325 × 226,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,710x = 51,223,005,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,223,005,625/144,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,970.05

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