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Finding the Third Proportional to 144,860 and 232,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 144,860 and 232,680 is: 373,740.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,860 : 232,680 = 232,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,860/232,680 = 232,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,860x = 232,680 × 232,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,860x = 54,139,982,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,139,982,400/144,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,740.04

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