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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,187 and 354,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,187 and 354,725 is: 551,432.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,187 : 354,725 = 354,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,187/354,725 = 354,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,187x = 354,725 × 354,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,187x = 125,829,825,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,829,825,625/228,187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,432.93

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