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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,416 and 223,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,416 and 223,400 is: 350,435.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,416 : 223,400 = 223,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,416/223,400 = 223,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,416x = 223,400 × 223,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,416x = 49,907,560,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,907,560,000/142,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,435.06

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