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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,264 and 312,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,264 and 312,292 is: 436,820.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,264 : 312,292 = 312,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,264/312,292 = 312,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,264x = 312,292 × 312,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,264x = 97,526,293,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,526,293,264/223,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,820.51

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