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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,048 and 235,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,048 and 235,136 is: 378,566.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,048 : 235,136 = 235,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,048/235,136 = 235,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,048x = 235,136 × 235,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,048x = 55,288,938,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,288,938,496/146,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,566.90

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