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Finding the Third Proportional to 148,703 and 230,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 148,703 and 230,333 is: 356,773.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,703 : 230,333 = 230,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,703/230,333 = 230,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,703x = 230,333 × 230,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,703x = 53,053,290,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,053,290,889/148,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,773.51

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