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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,996 and 350,958

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,996 and 350,958 is: 540,235.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,996 : 350,958 = 350,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,996/350,958 = 350,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,996x = 350,958 × 350,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,996x = 123,171,517,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,171,517,764/227,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,235.43

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