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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,572 and 228,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,572 and 228,808 is: 482,197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,572 : 228,808 = 228,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,572/228,808 = 228,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,572x = 228,808 × 228,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,572x = 52,353,100,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,353,100,864/108,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,197.08

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