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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,608 and 305,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,608 and 305,720 is: 633,195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,608 : 305,720 = 305,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,608/305,720 = 305,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,608x = 305,720 × 305,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,608x = 93,464,718,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,464,718,400/147,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,195.48

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