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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,314 and 363,615

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,314 and 363,615 is: 579,096.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,314 : 363,615 = 363,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,314/363,615 = 363,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,314x = 363,615 × 363,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,314x = 132,215,868,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,215,868,225/228,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,096.63

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