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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,615 and 339,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,615 and 339,610 is: 504,494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,615 : 339,610 = 339,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,615/339,610 = 339,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,615x = 339,610 × 339,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,615x = 115,334,952,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,334,952,100/228,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,494.25

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