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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,588 and 230,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,588 and 230,598 is: 360,296.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,588 : 230,598 = 230,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,588/230,598 = 230,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,588x = 230,598 × 230,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,588x = 53,175,437,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,175,437,604/147,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,296.48

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