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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,154 and 350,207

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,154 and 350,207 is: 539,919.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,154 : 350,207 = 350,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,154/350,207 = 350,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,154x = 350,207 × 350,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,154x = 122,644,942,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,644,942,849/227,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,919.80

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