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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,497 and 222,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,497 and 222,369 is: 347,010.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,497 : 222,369 = 222,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,497/222,369 = 222,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,497x = 222,369 × 222,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,497x = 49,447,972,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,447,972,161/142,497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,010.62

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