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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,364 and 356,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,364 and 356,666 is: 559,502.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,364 : 356,666 = 356,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,364/356,666 = 356,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,364x = 356,666 × 356,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,364x = 127,210,635,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,210,635,556/227,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,502.10

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