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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,998 and 233,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,998 and 233,626 is: 371,305.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,998 : 233,626 = 233,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,998/233,626 = 233,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,998x = 233,626 × 233,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,998x = 54,581,107,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,581,107,876/146,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,305.11

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