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Finding the Third Proportional to 148,256 and 221,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 148,256 and 221,975 is: 332,350.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,256 : 221,975 = 221,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,256/221,975 = 221,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,256x = 221,975 × 221,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,256x = 49,272,900,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,272,900,625/148,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,350.13

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