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Finding the Third Proportional to 148,458 and 350,101

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Solution

The third proportional to 148,458 and 350,101 is: 825,625.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,458 : 350,101 = 350,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,458/350,101 = 350,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,458x = 350,101 × 350,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,458x = 122,570,710,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,570,710,201/148,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,625.50

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