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Finding the Third Proportional to 224,969 and 489,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 224,969 and 489,303 is: 1,064,224.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,969 : 489,303 = 489,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,969/489,303 = 489,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,969x = 489,303 × 489,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,969x = 239,417,425,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,417,425,809/224,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064,224.07

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