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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,306 and 340,959

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,306 and 340,959 is: 511,438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,306 : 340,959 = 340,959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,306/340,959 = 340,959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,306x = 340,959 × 340,959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,306x = 116,253,039,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,253,039,681/227,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,438.50

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