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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,962 and 346,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,962 and 346,787 is: 536,971.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,962 : 346,787 = 346,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,962/346,787 = 346,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,962x = 346,787 × 346,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,962x = 120,261,223,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,261,223,369/223,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,971.55

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