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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,047 and 357,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,047 and 357,737 is: 561,181.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,047 : 357,737 = 357,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,047/357,737 = 357,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,047x = 357,737 × 357,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,047x = 127,975,761,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,975,761,169/228,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,181.52

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