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Finding the Third Proportional to 144,435 and 211,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 144,435 and 211,304 is: 309,131.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,435 : 211,304 = 211,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,435/211,304 = 211,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,435x = 211,304 × 211,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,435x = 44,649,380,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,649,380,416/144,435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,131.31

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