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Finding the Third Proportional to 143,321 and 303,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 143,321 and 303,716 is: 643,614.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,321 : 303,716 = 303,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,321/303,716 = 303,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,321x = 303,716 × 303,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,321x = 92,243,408,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,243,408,656/143,321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,614.05

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