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Finding the Third Proportional to 224,704 and 489,086

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Solution

The third proportional to 224,704 and 489,086 is: 1,064,534.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,704 : 489,086 = 489,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,704/489,086 = 489,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,704x = 489,086 × 489,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,704x = 239,205,115,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,205,115,396/224,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064,534.30

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