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Finding the Third Proportional to 143,248 and 303,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 143,248 and 303,571 is: 643,327.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,248 : 303,571 = 303,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,248/303,571 = 303,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,248x = 303,571 × 303,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,248x = 92,155,352,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,155,352,041/143,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,327.32

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