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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,975 and 350,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,975 and 350,280 is: 535,849.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,975 : 350,280 = 350,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,975/350,280 = 350,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,975x = 350,280 × 350,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,975x = 122,696,078,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,696,078,400/228,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,849.23

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