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Finding the Third Proportional to 143,931 and 225,758

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Solution

The third proportional to 143,931 and 225,758 is: 354,104.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,931 : 225,758 = 225,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,931/225,758 = 225,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,931x = 225,758 × 225,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,931x = 50,966,674,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,966,674,564/143,931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,104.92

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