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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,661 and 217,798

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,661 and 217,798 is: 332,508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,661 : 217,798 = 217,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,661/217,798 = 217,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,661x = 217,798 × 217,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,661x = 47,435,968,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,435,968,804/142,661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,508.32

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