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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,436 and 221,446

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,436 and 221,446 is: 344,283.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,436 : 221,446 = 221,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,436/221,446 = 221,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,436x = 221,446 × 221,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,436x = 49,038,330,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,038,330,916/142,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,283.26

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