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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,805 and 350,017.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,805 and 350,017.50 is: 535,443.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,805 : 350,017.50 = 350,017.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,805/350,017.50 = 350,017.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,805x = 350,017.50 × 350,017.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,805x = 122,512,250,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,512,250,306.25/228,805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,443.94

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