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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,147.63 and 350,198.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,147.63 and 350,198.44 is: 539,908.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,147.63 : 350,198.44 = 350,198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,147.63/350,198.44 = 350,198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,147.63x = 350,198.44 × 350,198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,147.63x = 122,638,945,627.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,638,945,627.44/227,147.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,908.55

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