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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,273.66 and 492,088.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,273.66 and 492,088.92 is: 1,074,921.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,273.66 : 492,088.92 = 492,088.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,273.66/492,088.92 = 492,088.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,273.66x = 492,088.92 × 492,088.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,273.66x = 242,151,507,032.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,151,507,032.10/225,273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074,921.55

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