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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,236 and 310,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,236 and 310,716 is: 678,762.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,236 : 310,716 = 310,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,236/310,716 = 310,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,236x = 310,716 × 310,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,236x = 96,544,432,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,544,432,656/142,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,762.29

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