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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,348 and 363,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,348 and 363,660 is: 579,153.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,348 : 363,660 = 363,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,348/363,660 = 363,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,348x = 363,660 × 363,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,348x = 132,248,595,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,248,595,600/228,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,153.73

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