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Finding the Third Proportional to 144,810 and 230,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 144,810 and 230,427 is: 366,663.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,810 : 230,427 = 230,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,810/230,427 = 230,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,810x = 230,427 × 230,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,810x = 53,096,602,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,096,602,329/144,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,663.92

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