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Finding the Third Proportional to 144,408 and 316,713

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Solution

The third proportional to 144,408 and 316,713 is: 694,609.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,408 : 316,713 = 316,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,408/316,713 = 316,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,408x = 316,713 × 316,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,408x = 100,307,124,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,307,124,369/144,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,609.19

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