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Finding the Third Proportional to 144,880 and 230,531

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Solution

The third proportional to 144,880 and 230,531 is: 366,817.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,880 : 230,531 = 230,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,880/230,531 = 230,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,880x = 230,531 × 230,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,880x = 53,144,541,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,144,541,961/144,880
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,817.66

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