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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,612 and 221,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,612 and 221,718 is: 344,703.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,612 : 221,718 = 221,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,612/221,718 = 221,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,612x = 221,718 × 221,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,612x = 49,158,871,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,158,871,524/142,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,703.61

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