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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,185 and 350,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,185 and 350,254 is: 539,991.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,185 : 350,254 = 350,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,185/350,254 = 350,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,185x = 350,254 × 350,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,185x = 122,677,864,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,677,864,516/227,185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,991.04

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