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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,704 and 352,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,704 and 352,656 is: 548,584.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,704 : 352,656 = 352,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,704/352,656 = 352,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,704x = 352,656 × 352,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,704x = 124,366,254,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,366,254,336/226,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,584.30

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