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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,292 and 310,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,292 and 310,342 is: 676,862.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,292 : 310,342 = 310,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,292/310,342 = 310,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,292x = 310,342 × 310,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,292x = 96,312,156,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,312,156,964/142,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,862.77

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