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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,288 and 354,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,288 and 354,864 is: 551,621.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,288 : 354,864 = 354,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,288/354,864 = 354,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,288x = 354,864 × 354,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,288x = 125,928,458,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,928,458,496/228,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,621.02

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