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Finding the Third Proportional to 224,664 and 491,529

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Solution

The third proportional to 224,664 and 491,529 is: 1,075,387.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,664 : 491,529 = 491,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,664/491,529 = 491,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,664x = 491,529 × 491,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,664x = 241,600,757,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,600,757,841/224,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075,387.06

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