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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,044 and 488,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,044 and 488,724 is: 1,061,353.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,044 : 488,724 = 488,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,044/488,724 = 488,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,044x = 488,724 × 488,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,044x = 238,851,148,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,851,148,176/225,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061,353.11

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