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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,152 and 356,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,152 and 356,383 is: 559,135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,152 : 356,383 = 356,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,152/356,383 = 356,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,152x = 356,383 × 356,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,152x = 127,008,842,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,008,842,689/227,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,135.92

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