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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,584 and 230,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,584 and 230,592 is: 360,287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,584 : 230,592 = 230,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,584/230,592 = 230,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,584x = 230,592 × 230,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,584x = 53,172,670,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,172,670,464/147,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,287.50

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