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Finding the Third Proportional to 143,604 and 225,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 143,604 and 225,855 is: 355,216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,604 : 225,855 = 225,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,604/225,855 = 225,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,604x = 225,855 × 225,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,604x = 51,010,481,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,010,481,025/143,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,216.30

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