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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,012.78 and 350,181.98

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,012.78 and 350,181.98 is: 542,568.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,012.78 : 350,181.98 = 350,181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,012.78/350,181.98 = 350,181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,012.78x = 350,181.98 × 350,181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,012.78x = 122,627,422,180.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,627,422,180.81/226,012.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,568.53

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