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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,063 and 225,543

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,063 and 225,543 is: 348,271.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,063 : 225,543 = 225,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,063/225,543 = 225,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,063x = 225,543 × 225,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,063x = 50,869,644,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,869,644,849/146,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,271.94

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