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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,220.50 and 489,645

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,220.50 and 489,645 is: 1,064,522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,220.50 : 489,645 = 489,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,220.50/489,645 = 489,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,220.50x = 489,645 × 489,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,220.50x = 239,752,226,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,752,226,025/225,220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064,522.22

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