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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,040 and 350,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,040 and 350,808 is: 539,669.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,040 : 350,808 = 350,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,040/350,808 = 350,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,040x = 350,808 × 350,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,040x = 123,066,252,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,066,252,864/228,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,669.59

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