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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,534 and 350,577

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,534 and 350,577 is: 537,794.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,534 : 350,577 = 350,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,534/350,577 = 350,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,534x = 350,577 × 350,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,534x = 122,904,232,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,904,232,929/228,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,794.08

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