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Finding the Third Proportional to 148,436 and 230,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 148,436 and 230,198 is: 356,996.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,436 : 230,198 = 230,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,436/230,198 = 230,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,436x = 230,198 × 230,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,436x = 52,991,119,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,991,119,204/148,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,996.41

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