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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,141 and 351,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,141 and 351,660 is: 546,848.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,141 : 351,660 = 351,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,141/351,660 = 351,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,141x = 351,660 × 351,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,141x = 123,664,755,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,664,755,600/226,141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,848.01

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