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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,164 and 312,138

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,164 and 312,138 is: 436,585.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,164 : 312,138 = 312,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,164/312,138 = 312,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,164x = 312,138 × 312,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,164x = 97,430,131,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,430,131,044/223,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,585.34

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