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Finding the Third Proportional to 229,214 and 350,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 229,214 and 350,410 is: 535,687.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,214 : 350,410 = 350,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,214/350,410 = 350,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,214x = 350,410 × 350,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,214x = 122,787,168,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,787,168,100/229,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,687.91

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