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Finding the Third Proportional to 148,386 and 350,057

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Solution

The third proportional to 148,386 and 350,057 is: 825,818.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,386 : 350,057 = 350,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,386/350,057 = 350,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,386x = 350,057 × 350,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,386x = 122,539,903,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,539,903,249/148,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,818.50

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