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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,614.06 and 356,005.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,614.06 and 356,005.13 is: 554,382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,614.06 : 356,005.13 = 356,005.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,614.06/356,005.13 = 356,005.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,614.06x = 356,005.13 × 356,005.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,614.06x = 126,739,649,026.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,739,649,026.27/228,614.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,382.56

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