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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,310 and 363,605

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,310 and 363,605 is: 579,074.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,310 : 363,605 = 363,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,310/363,605 = 363,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,310x = 363,605 × 363,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,310x = 132,208,596,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,208,596,025/228,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,074.92

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