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Finding the Third Proportional to 143,741 and 302,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 143,741 and 302,377 is: 636,087.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,741 : 302,377 = 302,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,741/302,377 = 302,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,741x = 302,377 × 302,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,741x = 91,431,850,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,431,850,129/143,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,087.48

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