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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,652 and 220,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,652 and 220,762 is: 341,641.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,652 : 220,762 = 220,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,652/220,762 = 220,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,652x = 220,762 × 220,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,652x = 48,735,860,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,735,860,644/142,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,641.62

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