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Finding the Third Proportional to 144,960 and 223,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 144,960 and 223,088 is: 343,324.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,960 : 223,088 = 223,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,960/223,088 = 223,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,960x = 223,088 × 223,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,960x = 49,768,255,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,768,255,744/144,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,324.06

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