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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,151 and 228,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,151 and 228,312 is: 356,661.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,151 : 228,312 = 228,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,151/228,312 = 228,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,151x = 228,312 × 228,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,151x = 52,126,369,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,126,369,344/146,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,661.05

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