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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,912 and 354,156

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,912 and 354,156 is: 547,924.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,912 : 354,156 = 354,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,912/354,156 = 354,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,912x = 354,156 × 354,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,912x = 125,426,472,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,426,472,336/228,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,924.41

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