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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,374 and 306,345

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,374 and 306,345 is: 414,567.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,374 : 306,345 = 306,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,374/306,345 = 306,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,374x = 306,345 × 306,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,374x = 93,847,259,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,847,259,025/226,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,567.30

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