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Finding the Third Proportional to 143,902 and 217,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 143,902 and 217,860 is: 329,828.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,902 : 217,860 = 217,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,902/217,860 = 217,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,902x = 217,860 × 217,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,902x = 47,462,979,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,462,979,600/143,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,828.49

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