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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,528 and 350,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,528 and 350,568 is: 537,780.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,528 : 350,568 = 350,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,528/350,568 = 350,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,528x = 350,568 × 350,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,528x = 122,897,922,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,897,922,624/228,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,780.59

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