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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,876 and 310,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,876 and 310,288 is: 430,053.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,876 : 310,288 = 310,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,876/310,288 = 310,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,876x = 310,288 × 310,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,876x = 96,278,642,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,278,642,944/223,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,053.44

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