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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,216 and 489,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,216 and 489,372 is: 1,063,356.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,216 : 489,372 = 489,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,216/489,372 = 489,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,216x = 489,372 × 489,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,216x = 239,484,954,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,484,954,384/225,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063,356.75

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