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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,954 and 336,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,954 and 336,570 is: 494,769.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,954 : 336,570 = 336,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,954/336,570 = 336,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,954x = 336,570 × 336,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,954x = 113,279,364,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,279,364,900/228,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,769.10

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