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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,966 and 225,635

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,966 and 225,635 is: 344,073.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,966 : 225,635 = 225,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,966/225,635 = 225,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,966x = 225,635 × 225,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,966x = 50,911,153,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,911,153,225/147,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,073.32

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