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Finding the Third Proportional to 143,344 and 215,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 143,344 and 215,070 is: 322,686.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,344 : 215,070 = 215,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,344/215,070 = 215,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,344x = 215,070 × 215,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,344x = 46,255,104,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,255,104,900/143,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,686.02

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