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Finding the Third Proportional to 148,453.88 and 350,091

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Solution

The third proportional to 148,453.88 and 350,091 is: 825,601.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,453.88 : 350,091 = 350,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,453.88/350,091 = 350,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,453.88x = 350,091 × 350,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,453.88x = 122,563,708,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,563,708,281/148,453.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,601.27

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