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Finding the Third Proportional to 143,524 and 310,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 143,524 and 310,012 is: 669,626.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,524 : 310,012 = 310,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,524/310,012 = 310,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,524x = 310,012 × 310,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,524x = 96,107,440,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,107,440,144/143,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,626.27

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