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Finding the Third Proportional to 148,842 and 223,290

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Solution

The third proportional to 148,842 and 223,290 is: 334,975.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,842 : 223,290 = 223,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,842/223,290 = 223,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,842x = 223,290 × 223,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,842x = 49,858,424,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,858,424,100/148,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,975.50

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