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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,886 and 366,129

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,886 and 366,129 is: 588,234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,886 : 366,129 = 366,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,886/366,129 = 366,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,886x = 366,129 × 366,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,886x = 134,050,444,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,050,444,641/227,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,234.66

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