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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,727 and 361,941

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,727 and 361,941 is: 575,255.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,727 : 361,941 = 361,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,727/361,941 = 361,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,727x = 361,941 × 361,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,727x = 131,001,287,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,001,287,481/227,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,255.84

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