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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,015 and 350,185

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,015 and 350,185 is: 542,572.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,015 : 350,185 = 350,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,015/350,185 = 350,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,015x = 350,185 × 350,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,015x = 122,629,534,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,629,534,225/226,015
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,572.55

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