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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,654 and 220,776

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,654 and 220,776 is: 341,680.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,654 : 220,776 = 220,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,654/220,776 = 220,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,654x = 220,776 × 220,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,654x = 48,742,042,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,742,042,176/142,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,680.16

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