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Finding the Third Proportional to 144,005 and 222,023

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Solution

The third proportional to 144,005 and 222,023 is: 342,309.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,005 : 222,023 = 222,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,005/222,023 = 222,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,005x = 222,023 × 222,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,005x = 49,294,212,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,294,212,529/144,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,309.03

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