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Finding the Third Proportional to 148,864 and 202,148

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Solution

The third proportional to 148,864 and 202,148 is: 274,504.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,864 : 202,148 = 202,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,864/202,148 = 202,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,864x = 202,148 × 202,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,864x = 40,863,813,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,863,813,904/148,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,504.34

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