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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,222 and 315,357

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,222 and 315,357 is: 525,573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,222 : 315,357 = 315,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,222/315,357 = 315,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,222x = 315,357 × 315,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,222x = 99,450,037,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,450,037,449/189,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,573.33

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