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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,806 and 350,019

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,806 and 350,019 is: 535,446.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,806 : 350,019 = 350,019 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,806/350,019 = 350,019/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,806x = 350,019 × 350,019
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,806x = 122,513,300,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,513,300,361/228,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,446.19

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