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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,232 and 307,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,232 and 307,232 is: 663,644.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,232 : 307,232 = 307,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,232/307,232 = 307,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,232x = 307,232 × 307,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,232x = 94,391,501,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,391,501,824/142,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,644.62

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