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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,648 and 218,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,648 and 218,358 is: 322,931.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,648 : 218,358 = 218,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,648/218,358 = 218,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,648x = 218,358 × 218,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,648x = 47,680,216,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,680,216,164/147,648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,931.68

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