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Finding the Third Proportional to 144,722.63 and 223,644.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 144,722.63 and 223,644.75 is: 345,605.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,722.63 : 223,644.75 = 223,644.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,722.63/223,644.75 = 223,644.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,722.63x = 223,644.75 × 223,644.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,722.63x = 50,016,974,202.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,016,974,202.56/144,722.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,605.77

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