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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,812 and 350,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,812 and 350,028 is: 535,459.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,812 : 350,028 = 350,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,812/350,028 = 350,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,812x = 350,028 × 350,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,812x = 122,519,600,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,519,600,784/228,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,459.68

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