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Finding the Third Proportional to 143,560 and 335,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 143,560 and 335,312 is: 783,185.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,560 : 335,312 = 335,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,560/335,312 = 335,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,560x = 335,312 × 335,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,560x = 112,434,137,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,434,137,344/143,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,185.69

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