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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,186 and 233,181

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,186 and 233,181 is: 369,419.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,186 : 233,181 = 233,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,186/233,181 = 233,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,186x = 233,181 × 233,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,186x = 54,373,378,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,373,378,761/147,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,419.50

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