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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,043 and 310,814

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,043 and 310,814 is: 680,113.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,043 : 310,814 = 310,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,043/310,814 = 310,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,043x = 310,814 × 310,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,043x = 96,605,342,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,605,342,596/142,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,113.36

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