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Finding the Third Proportional to 143,968 and 225,329

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Solution

The third proportional to 143,968 and 225,329 is: 352,669.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,968 : 225,329 = 225,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,968/225,329 = 225,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,968x = 225,329 × 225,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,968x = 50,773,158,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,773,158,241/143,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,669.75

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