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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,360 and 356,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,360 and 356,660 is: 559,493.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,360 : 356,660 = 356,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,360/356,660 = 356,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,360x = 356,660 × 356,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,360x = 127,206,355,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,206,355,600/227,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,493.12

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