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Finding the Third Proportional to 144,954 and 230,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 144,954 and 230,607 is: 366,872.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,954 : 230,607 = 230,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,954/230,607 = 230,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,954x = 230,607 × 230,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,954x = 53,179,588,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,179,588,449/144,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,872.17

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