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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,886 and 310,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,886 and 310,307 is: 430,086.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,886 : 310,307 = 310,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,886/310,307 = 310,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,886x = 310,307 × 310,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,886x = 96,290,434,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,290,434,249/223,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,086.89

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