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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,088 and 225,582

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,088 and 225,582 is: 348,332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,088 : 225,582 = 225,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,088/225,582 = 225,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,088x = 225,582 × 225,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,088x = 50,887,238,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,887,238,724/146,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,332.78

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