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Finding the Third Proportional to 143,512 and 221,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 143,512 and 221,324 is: 341,325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,512 : 221,324 = 221,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,512/221,324 = 221,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,512x = 221,324 × 221,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,512x = 48,984,312,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,984,312,976/143,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,325.55

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