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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,356 and 363,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,356 and 363,674 is: 579,178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,356 : 363,674 = 363,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,356/363,674 = 363,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,356x = 363,674 × 363,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,356x = 132,258,778,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,258,778,276/228,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,178.03

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