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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,592 and 356,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,592 and 356,960 is: 564,826.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,592 : 356,960 = 356,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,592/356,960 = 356,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,592x = 356,960 × 356,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,592x = 127,420,441,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,420,441,600/225,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,826.95

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