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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,358 and 225,945

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,358 and 225,945 is: 348,810.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,358 : 225,945 = 225,945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,358/225,945 = 225,945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,358x = 225,945 × 225,945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,358x = 51,051,143,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,051,143,025/146,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,810.06

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