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Finding the Third Proportional to 144,442.50 and 347,950.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 144,442.50 and 347,950.50 is: 838,185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,442.50 : 347,950.50 = 347,950.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,442.50/347,950.50 = 347,950.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,442.50x = 347,950.50 × 347,950.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,442.50x = 121,069,550,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,069,550,450.25/144,442.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,185.09

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