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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,497 and 220,635

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,497 and 220,635 is: 341,619.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,497 : 220,635 = 220,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,497/220,635 = 220,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,497x = 220,635 × 220,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,497x = 48,679,803,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,679,803,225/142,497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,619.85

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