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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,277 and 302,077

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,277 and 302,077 is: 641,358.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,277 : 302,077 = 302,077 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,277/302,077 = 302,077/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,277x = 302,077 × 302,077
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,277x = 91,250,513,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,250,513,929/142,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,358.15

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