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Finding the Third Proportional to 144,376 and 223,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 144,376 and 223,128 is: 344,836.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,376 : 223,128 = 223,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,376/223,128 = 223,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,376x = 223,128 × 223,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,376x = 49,786,104,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,786,104,384/144,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,836.43

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