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Finding the Third Proportional to 229,920 and 354,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 229,920 and 354,724 is: 547,273.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,920 : 354,724 = 354,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,920/354,724 = 354,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,920x = 354,724 × 354,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,920x = 125,829,116,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,829,116,176/229,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,273.47

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