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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,964 and 231,863

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,964 and 231,863 is: 363,334.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,964 : 231,863 = 231,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,964/231,863 = 231,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,964x = 231,863 × 231,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,964x = 53,760,450,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,760,450,769/147,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,334.67

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