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Finding the Third Proportional to 148,032 and 225,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 148,032 and 225,732 is: 344,215.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,032 : 225,732 = 225,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,032/225,732 = 225,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,032x = 225,732 × 225,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,032x = 50,954,935,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,954,935,824/148,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,215.68

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