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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,017 and 350,188

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,017 and 350,188 is: 542,577.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,017 : 350,188 = 350,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,017/350,188 = 350,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,017x = 350,188 × 350,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,017x = 122,631,635,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,631,635,344/226,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,577.04

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