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Finding the Third Proportional to 143,815 and 302,503

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Solution

The third proportional to 143,815 and 302,503 is: 636,290.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,815 : 302,503 = 302,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,815/302,503 = 302,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,815x = 302,503 × 302,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,815x = 91,508,065,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,508,065,009/143,815
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,290.13

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