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Finding the Third Proportional to 141,912 and 302,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 141,912 and 302,868 is: 646,379.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,912 : 302,868 = 302,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,912/302,868 = 302,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,912x = 302,868 × 302,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,912x = 91,729,025,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,729,025,424/141,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,379.63

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