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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,071 and 349,733

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,071 and 349,733 is: 541,038.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,071 : 349,733 = 349,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,071/349,733 = 349,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,071x = 349,733 × 349,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,071x = 122,313,171,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,313,171,289/226,071
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,038.75

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