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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,807 and 350,021

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,807 and 350,021 is: 535,449.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,807 : 350,021 = 350,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,807/350,021 = 350,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,807x = 350,021 × 350,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,807x = 122,514,700,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,514,700,441/228,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,449.97

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