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Finding the Third Proportional to 229,914 and 354,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 229,914 and 354,712 is: 547,250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,914 : 354,712 = 354,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,914/354,712 = 354,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,914x = 354,712 × 354,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,914x = 125,820,602,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,820,602,944/229,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,250.72

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