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Finding the Third Proportional to 148,089 and 235,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 148,089 and 235,254 is: 373,724.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,089 : 235,254 = 235,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,089/235,254 = 235,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,089x = 235,254 × 235,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,089x = 55,344,444,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,344,444,516/148,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,724.21

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