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Finding the Third Proportional to 104,256 and 228,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 104,256 and 228,224 is: 499,599.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104,256 : 228,224 = 228,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104,256/228,224 = 228,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104,256x = 228,224 × 228,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104,256x = 52,086,194,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,086,194,176/104,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,599.01

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