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Finding the Third Proportional to 144,867 and 230,512.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 144,867 and 230,512.50 is: 366,791.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,867 : 230,512.50 = 230,512.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,867/230,512.50 = 230,512.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,867x = 230,512.50 × 230,512.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,867x = 53,136,012,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,136,012,656.25/144,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,791.70

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