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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,973 and 350,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,973 and 350,277 is: 535,844.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,973 : 350,277 = 350,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,973/350,277 = 350,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,973x = 350,277 × 350,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,973x = 122,693,976,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,693,976,729/228,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,844.74

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