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Finding the Third Proportional to 144,874 and 230,511

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Solution

The third proportional to 144,874 and 230,511 is: 366,769.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,874 : 230,511 = 230,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,874/230,511 = 230,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,874x = 230,511 × 230,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,874x = 53,135,321,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,135,321,121/144,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,769.20

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