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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,944 and 350,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,944 and 350,220 is: 535,738.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,944 : 350,220 = 350,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,944/350,220 = 350,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,944x = 350,220 × 350,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,944x = 122,654,048,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,654,048,400/228,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,738.21

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