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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,220 and 143,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,220 and 143,302 is: 213,421.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,220 : 143,302 = 143,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,220/143,302 = 143,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,220x = 143,302 × 143,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,220x = 20,535,463,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,535,463,204/96,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,421.98

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