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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,906 and 347,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,906 and 347,247 is: 526,768.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,906 : 347,247 = 347,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,906/347,247 = 347,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,906x = 347,247 × 347,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,906x = 120,580,479,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,580,479,009/228,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,768.54

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