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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,073.25 and 352,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,073.25 and 352,773 is: 550,479.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,073.25 : 352,773 = 352,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,073.25/352,773 = 352,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,073.25x = 352,773 × 352,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,073.25x = 124,448,789,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,448,789,529/226,073.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,479.94

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