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Finding the Third Proportional to 144,792 and 230,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 144,792 and 230,304 is: 366,318.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,792 : 230,304 = 230,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,792/230,304 = 230,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,792x = 230,304 × 230,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,792x = 53,039,932,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,039,932,416/144,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,318.11

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