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Finding the Third Proportional to 143,720 and 302,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 143,720 and 302,322 is: 635,949.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,720 : 302,322 = 302,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,720/302,322 = 302,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,720x = 302,322 × 302,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,720x = 91,398,591,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,398,591,684/143,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,949.01

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