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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,084 and 310,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,084 and 310,664 is: 679,261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,084 : 310,664 = 310,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,084/310,664 = 310,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,084x = 310,664 × 310,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,084x = 96,512,120,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,512,120,896/142,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,261.01

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