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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,872 and 350,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,872 and 350,116 is: 535,588.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,872 : 350,116 = 350,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,872/350,116 = 350,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,872x = 350,116 × 350,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,872x = 122,581,213,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,581,213,456/228,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,588.51

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