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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,268 and 549,918

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,268 and 549,918 is: 1,324,801.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,268 : 549,918 = 549,918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,268/549,918 = 549,918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,268x = 549,918 × 549,918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,268x = 302,409,806,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,409,806,724/228,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324,801.58

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