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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,866 and 354,474

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,866 and 354,474 is: 561,281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,866 : 354,474 = 354,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,866/354,474 = 354,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,866x = 354,474 × 354,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,866x = 125,651,816,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,651,816,676/223,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,281.38

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