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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,353 and 302,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,353 and 302,265 is: 641,813.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,353 : 302,265 = 302,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,353/302,265 = 302,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,353x = 302,265 × 302,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,353x = 91,364,130,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,364,130,225/142,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,813.87

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