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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,148 and 352,647

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,148 and 352,647 is: 540,347.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,148 : 352,647 = 352,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,148/352,647 = 352,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,148x = 352,647 × 352,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,148x = 124,359,906,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,359,906,609/230,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,347.54

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