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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,406 and 233,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,406 and 233,787 is: 370,787.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,406 : 233,787 = 233,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,406/233,787 = 233,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,406x = 233,787 × 233,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,406x = 54,656,361,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,656,361,369/147,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,787.90

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