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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,975 and 350,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,975 and 350,262 is: 535,794.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,975 : 350,262 = 350,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,975/350,262 = 350,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,975x = 350,262 × 350,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,975x = 122,683,468,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,683,468,644/228,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,794.16

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