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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,770 and 310,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,770 and 310,692 is: 676,119.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,770 : 310,692 = 310,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,770/310,692 = 310,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,770x = 310,692 × 310,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,770x = 96,529,518,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,529,518,864/142,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,119.06

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