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Finding the Third Proportional to 148,968 and 351,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 148,968 and 351,344 is: 828,651.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,968 : 351,344 = 351,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,968/351,344 = 351,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,968x = 351,344 × 351,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,968x = 123,442,606,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,442,606,336/148,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,651.83

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