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Finding the Third Proportional to 148,388 and 230,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 148,388 and 230,070 is: 356,714.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,388 : 230,070 = 230,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,388/230,070 = 230,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,388x = 230,070 × 230,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,388x = 52,932,204,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,932,204,900/148,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,714.86

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