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Finding the Third Proportional to 143,254 and 303,583

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Solution

The third proportional to 143,254 and 303,583 is: 643,351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,254 : 303,583 = 303,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,254/303,583 = 303,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,254x = 303,583 × 303,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,254x = 92,162,637,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,162,637,889/143,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,351.24

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