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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,139.98 and 528,130.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,139.98 and 528,130.13 is: 1,222,588.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,139.98 : 528,130.13 = 528,130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,139.98/528,130.13 = 528,130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,139.98x = 528,130.13 × 528,130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,139.98x = 278,921,428,932.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,921,428,932.52/228,139.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,588.99

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