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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,044 and 352,728

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,044 and 352,728 is: 550,410.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,044 : 352,728 = 352,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,044/352,728 = 352,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,044x = 352,728 × 352,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,044x = 124,417,041,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,417,041,984/226,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,410.73

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