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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,954 and 336,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,954 and 336,572 is: 494,774.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,954 : 336,572 = 336,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,954/336,572 = 336,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,954x = 336,572 × 336,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,954x = 113,280,711,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,280,711,184/228,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,774.98

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