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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,193 and 312,175

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,193 and 312,175 is: 436,632.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,193 : 312,175 = 312,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,193/312,175 = 312,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,193x = 312,175 × 312,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,193x = 97,453,230,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,453,230,625/223,193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,632.11

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