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Finding the Third Proportional to 143,896 and 225,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 143,896 and 225,236 is: 352,555.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,896 : 225,236 = 225,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,896/225,236 = 225,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,896x = 225,236 × 225,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,896x = 50,731,255,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,731,255,696/143,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,555.01

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