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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,228 and 233,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,228 and 233,232 is: 369,475.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,228 : 233,232 = 233,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,228/233,232 = 233,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,228x = 233,232 × 233,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,228x = 54,397,165,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,397,165,824/147,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,475.68

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