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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,560 and 221,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,560 and 221,778 is: 345,016.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,560 : 221,778 = 221,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,560/221,778 = 221,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,560x = 221,778 × 221,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,560x = 49,185,481,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,185,481,284/142,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,016.00

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