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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,792 and 347,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,792 and 347,304 is: 529,518.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,792 : 347,304 = 347,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,792/347,304 = 347,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,792x = 347,304 × 347,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,792x = 120,620,068,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,620,068,416/227,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,518.46

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