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Finding the Third Proportional to 229,212 and 350,404

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Solution

The third proportional to 229,212 and 350,404 is: 535,674.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,212 : 350,404 = 350,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,212/350,404 = 350,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,212x = 350,404 × 350,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,212x = 122,782,963,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,782,963,216/229,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,674.24

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