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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,996 and 350,293.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,996 and 350,293.50 is: 535,841.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,996 : 350,293.50 = 350,293.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,996/350,293.50 = 350,293.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,996x = 350,293.50 × 350,293.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,996x = 122,705,536,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,705,536,142.25/228,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,841.40

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