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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,294 and 230,416

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,294 and 230,416 is: 360,446.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,294 : 230,416 = 230,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,294/230,416 = 230,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,294x = 230,416 × 230,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,294x = 53,091,533,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,091,533,056/147,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,446.00

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