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Finding the Third Proportional to 148,932 and 220,482

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Solution

The third proportional to 148,932 and 220,482 is: 326,406.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,932 : 220,482 = 220,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,932/220,482 = 220,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,932x = 220,482 × 220,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,932x = 48,612,312,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,612,312,324/148,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,406.09

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