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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,426 and 221,415

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,426 and 221,415 is: 344,211.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,426 : 221,415 = 221,415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,426/221,415 = 221,415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,426x = 221,415 × 221,415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,426x = 49,024,602,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,024,602,225/142,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,211.04

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