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Finding the Third Proportional to 229,041 and 356,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 229,041 and 356,650 is: 555,355.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,041 : 356,650 = 356,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,041/356,650 = 356,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,041x = 356,650 × 356,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,041x = 127,199,222,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,199,222,500/229,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,355.69

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