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Finding the Third Proportional to 148,068 and 211,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 148,068 and 211,026 is: 300,753.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,068 : 211,026 = 211,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,068/211,026 = 211,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,068x = 211,026 × 211,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,068x = 44,531,972,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,531,972,676/148,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,753.52

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