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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,520 and 230,496

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,520 and 230,496 is: 360,143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,520 : 230,496 = 230,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,520/230,496 = 230,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,520x = 230,496 × 230,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,520x = 53,128,406,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,128,406,016/147,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,143.75

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