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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,744 and 304,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,744 and 304,200 is: 626,337.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,744 : 304,200 = 304,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,744/304,200 = 304,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,744x = 304,200 × 304,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,744x = 92,537,640,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,537,640,000/147,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,337.72

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