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Finding the Third Proportional to 148,854 and 223,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 148,854 and 223,308 is: 335,002.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,854 : 223,308 = 223,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,854/223,308 = 223,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,854x = 223,308 × 223,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,854x = 49,866,462,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,866,462,864/148,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,002.50

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