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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,274 and 312,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,274 and 312,307 is: 436,842.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,274 : 312,307 = 312,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,274/312,307 = 312,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,274x = 312,307 × 312,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,274x = 97,535,662,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,535,662,249/223,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,842.90

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