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Finding the Third Proportional to 144,338 and 334,149

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Solution

The third proportional to 144,338 and 334,149 is: 773,570.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,338 : 334,149 = 334,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,338/334,149 = 334,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,338x = 334,149 × 334,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,338x = 111,655,554,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,655,554,201/144,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,570.05

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