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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,379 and 350,988

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,379 and 350,988 is: 546,601.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,379 : 350,988 = 350,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,379/350,988 = 350,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,379x = 350,988 × 350,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,379x = 123,192,576,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,192,576,144/225,379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,601.84

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