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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,039.50 and 350,277.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,039.50 and 350,277.75 is: 542,801.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,039.50 : 350,277.75 = 350,277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,039.50/350,277.75 = 350,277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,039.50x = 350,277.75 × 350,277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,039.50x = 122,694,502,145.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,694,502,145.06/226,039.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,801.16

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