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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,444 and 332,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,444 and 332,780 is: 777,446.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,444 : 332,780 = 332,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,444/332,780 = 332,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,444x = 332,780 × 332,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,444x = 110,742,528,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,742,528,400/142,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,446.07

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