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Finding the Third Proportional to 229,922 and 354,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 229,922 and 354,727 is: 547,277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,922 : 354,727 = 354,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,922/354,727 = 354,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,922x = 354,727 × 354,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,922x = 125,831,244,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,831,244,529/229,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,277.97

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