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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,847 and 310,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,847 and 310,251 is: 430,006.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,847 : 310,251 = 310,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,847/310,251 = 310,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,847x = 310,251 × 310,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,847x = 96,255,683,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,255,683,001/223,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,006.58

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