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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,774 and 347,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,774 and 347,049 is: 526,471.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,774 : 347,049 = 347,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,774/347,049 = 347,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,774x = 347,049 × 347,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,774x = 120,443,008,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,443,008,401/228,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,471.58

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