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Finding the Third Proportional to 148,567 and 230,141

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Solution

The third proportional to 148,567 and 230,141 is: 356,505.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,567 : 230,141 = 230,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,567/230,141 = 230,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,567x = 230,141 × 230,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,567x = 52,964,879,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,964,879,881/148,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,505.01

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