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Finding the Third Proportional to 144,738 and 310,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 144,738 and 310,239 is: 664,982.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,738 : 310,239 = 310,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,738/310,239 = 310,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,738x = 310,239 × 310,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,738x = 96,248,237,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,248,237,121/144,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,982.50

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