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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,943.50 and 350,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,943.50 and 350,247 is: 535,821.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,943.50 : 350,247 = 350,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,943.50/350,247 = 350,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,943.50x = 350,247 × 350,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,943.50x = 122,672,961,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,672,961,009/228,943.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,821.99

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