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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,442 and 221,433

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,442 and 221,433 is: 344,228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,442 : 221,433 = 221,433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,442/221,433 = 221,433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,442x = 221,433 × 221,433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,442x = 49,032,573,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,032,573,489/142,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,228.34

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