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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,310 and 223,234

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,310 and 223,234 is: 350,175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,310 : 223,234 = 223,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,310/223,234 = 223,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,310x = 223,234 × 223,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,310x = 49,833,418,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,833,418,756/142,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,175.10

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