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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,266 and 312,295

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,266 and 312,295 is: 436,824.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,266 : 312,295 = 312,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,266/312,295 = 312,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,266x = 312,295 × 312,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,266x = 97,528,167,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,528,167,025/223,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,824.98

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