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Finding the Third Proportional to 229,050 and 356,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 229,050 and 356,663 is: 555,374.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,050 : 356,663 = 356,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,050/356,663 = 356,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,050x = 356,663 × 356,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,050x = 127,208,495,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,208,495,569/229,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,374.35

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