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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,255 and 351,286.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,255 and 351,286.50 is: 540,633.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,255 : 351,286.50 = 351,286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,255/351,286.50 = 351,286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,255x = 351,286.50 × 351,286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,255x = 123,402,205,082.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,402,205,082.25/228,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,633.09

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