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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,252.63 and 355,220.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,252.63 and 355,220.44 is: 548,013.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,252.63 : 355,220.44 = 355,220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,252.63/355,220.44 = 355,220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,252.63x = 355,220.44 × 355,220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,252.63x = 126,181,559,217.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,181,559,217.69/230,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,013.55

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