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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,371 and 350,976

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,371 and 350,976 is: 546,583.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,371 : 350,976 = 350,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,371/350,976 = 350,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,371x = 350,976 × 350,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,371x = 123,184,152,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,184,152,576/225,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,583.87

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