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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,362 and 356,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,362 and 356,663 is: 559,497.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,362 : 356,663 = 356,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,362/356,663 = 356,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,362x = 356,663 × 356,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,362x = 127,208,495,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,208,495,569/227,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,497.61

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