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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,461 and 225,583

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,461 and 225,583 is: 357,204.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,461 : 225,583 = 225,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,461/225,583 = 225,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,461x = 225,583 × 225,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,461x = 50,887,689,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,887,689,889/142,461
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,204.36

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