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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,887 and 310,311

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,887 and 310,311 is: 430,096.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,887 : 310,311 = 310,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,887/310,311 = 310,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,887x = 310,311 × 310,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,887x = 96,292,916,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,292,916,721/223,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,096.06

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