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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,870 and 310,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,870 and 310,284 is: 430,053.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,870 : 310,284 = 310,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,870/310,284 = 310,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,870x = 310,284 × 310,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,870x = 96,276,160,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,276,160,656/223,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,053.87

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