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Finding the Third Proportional to 229,266 and 350,483

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Solution

The third proportional to 229,266 and 350,483 is: 535,789.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,266 : 350,483 = 350,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,266/350,483 = 350,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,266x = 350,483 × 350,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,266x = 122,838,333,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,838,333,289/229,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,789.58

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