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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,942 and 304,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,942 and 304,868 is: 650,225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,942 : 304,868 = 304,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,942/304,868 = 304,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,942x = 304,868 × 304,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,942x = 92,944,497,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,944,497,424/142,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,225.25

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