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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,708 and 228,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,708 and 228,512 is: 463,301.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,708 : 228,512 = 228,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,708/228,512 = 228,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,708x = 228,512 × 228,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,708x = 52,217,734,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,217,734,144/112,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,301.04

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