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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,314 and 225,258

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,314 and 225,258 is: 344,442.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,314 : 225,258 = 225,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,314/225,258 = 225,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,314x = 225,258 × 225,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,314x = 50,741,166,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,741,166,564/147,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,442.26

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