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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,220 and 227,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,220 and 227,190 is: 301,456.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,220 : 227,190 = 227,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,220/227,190 = 227,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,220x = 227,190 × 227,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,220x = 51,615,296,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,615,296,100/171,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,456.00

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