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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,956 and 310,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,956 and 310,812 is: 675,761.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,956 : 310,812 = 310,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,956/310,812 = 310,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,956x = 310,812 × 310,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,956x = 96,604,099,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,604,099,344/142,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,761.07

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