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Finding the Third Proportional to 229,662 and 337,689

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Solution

The third proportional to 229,662 and 337,689 is: 496,529.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,662 : 337,689 = 337,689 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,662/337,689 = 337,689/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,662x = 337,689 × 337,689
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,662x = 114,033,860,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,033,860,721/229,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,529.08

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