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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,031 and 225,495

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,031 and 225,495 is: 348,200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,031 : 225,495 = 225,495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,031/225,495 = 225,495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,031x = 225,495 × 225,495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,031x = 50,847,995,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,847,995,025/146,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,200.01

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