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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,779 and 228,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,779 and 228,294 is: 502,203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,779 : 228,294 = 228,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,779/228,294 = 228,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,779x = 228,294 × 228,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,779x = 52,118,150,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,118,150,436/103,779
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,203.24

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