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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,606 and 351,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,606 and 351,675 is: 543,374.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,606 : 351,675 = 351,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,606/351,675 = 351,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,606x = 351,675 × 351,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,606x = 123,675,305,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,675,305,625/227,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,374.54

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