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Finding the Third Proportional to 148,872 and 202,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 148,872 and 202,160 is: 274,522.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,872 : 202,160 = 202,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,872/202,160 = 202,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,872x = 202,160 × 202,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,872x = 40,868,665,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,868,665,600/148,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,522.18

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