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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,973.50 and 350,259.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,973.50 and 350,259.75 is: 535,790.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,973.50 : 350,259.75 = 350,259.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,973.50/350,259.75 = 350,259.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,973.50x = 350,259.75 × 350,259.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,973.50x = 122,681,892,470.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,681,892,470.06/228,973.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,790.79

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