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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,455 and 312,569.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,455 and 312,569.50 is: 437,223.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,455 : 312,569.50 = 312,569.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,455/312,569.50 = 312,569.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,455x = 312,569.50 × 312,569.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,455x = 97,699,692,330.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,699,692,330.25/223,455
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,223.12

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