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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,924.50 and 210,105

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,924.50 and 210,105 is: 308,863.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,924.50 : 210,105 = 210,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,924.50/210,105 = 210,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,924.50x = 210,105 × 210,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,924.50x = 44,144,111,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,144,111,025/142,924.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,863.15

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