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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,168 and 533,100

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,168 and 533,100 is: 1,245,554.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,168 : 533,100 = 533,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,168/533,100 = 533,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,168x = 533,100 × 533,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,168x = 284,195,610,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,195,610,000/228,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245,554.20

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