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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,083 and 349,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,083 and 349,748 is: 541,056.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,083 : 349,748 = 349,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,083/349,748 = 349,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,083x = 349,748 × 349,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,083x = 122,323,663,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,323,663,504/226,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,056.44

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