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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,799 and 360,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,799 and 360,252 is: 569,719.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,799 : 360,252 = 360,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,799/360,252 = 360,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,799x = 360,252 × 360,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,799x = 129,781,503,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,781,503,504/227,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,719.37

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