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Finding the Third Proportional to 143,404 and 221,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 143,404 and 221,934 is: 343,468.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,404 : 221,934 = 221,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,404/221,934 = 221,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,404x = 221,934 × 221,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,404x = 49,254,700,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,254,700,356/143,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,468.11

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