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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,927 and 350,196

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,927 and 350,196 is: 535,704.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,927 : 350,196 = 350,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,927/350,196 = 350,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,927x = 350,196 × 350,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,927x = 122,637,238,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,637,238,416/228,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,704.56

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