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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,848 and 212,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,848 and 212,580 is: 316,352.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,848 : 212,580 = 212,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,848/212,580 = 212,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,848x = 212,580 × 212,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,848x = 45,190,256,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,190,256,400/142,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,352.04

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