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Finding the Third Proportional to 143,868 and 316,287

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Solution

The third proportional to 143,868 and 316,287 is: 695,342.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,868 : 316,287 = 316,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,868/316,287 = 316,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,868x = 316,287 × 316,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,868x = 100,037,466,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,037,466,369/143,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,342.02

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