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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,340 and 225,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,340 and 225,588 is: 347,751.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,340 : 225,588 = 225,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,340/225,588 = 225,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,340x = 225,588 × 225,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,340x = 50,889,945,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,889,945,744/146,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,751.44

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