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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,290 and 354,867

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,290 and 354,867 is: 551,625.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,290 : 354,867 = 354,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,290/354,867 = 354,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,290x = 354,867 × 354,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,290x = 125,930,587,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,930,587,689/228,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,625.51

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