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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,362 and 331,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,362 and 331,524 is: 485,541.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,362 : 331,524 = 331,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,362/331,524 = 331,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,362x = 331,524 × 331,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,362x = 109,908,162,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,908,162,576/226,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,541.58

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