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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,082 and 352,786

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,082 and 352,786 is: 550,499.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,082 : 352,786 = 352,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,082/352,786 = 352,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,082x = 352,786 × 352,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,082x = 124,457,961,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,457,961,796/226,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,499.21

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