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Finding the Third Proportional to 148,433.50 and 350,047

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Solution

The third proportional to 148,433.50 and 350,047 is: 825,507.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,433.50 : 350,047 = 350,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,433.50/350,047 = 350,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,433.50x = 350,047 × 350,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,433.50x = 122,532,902,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,532,902,209/148,433.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,507.06

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