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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,234 and 233,241

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,234 and 233,241 is: 369,489.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,234 : 233,241 = 233,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,234/233,241 = 233,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,234x = 233,241 × 233,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,234x = 54,401,364,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,401,364,081/147,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,489.14

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