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Finding the Third Proportional to 229,968 and 348,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 229,968 and 348,840 is: 529,157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,968 : 348,840 = 348,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,968/348,840 = 348,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,968x = 348,840 × 348,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,968x = 121,689,345,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,689,345,600/229,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,157.73

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