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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,276 and 492,093

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,276 and 492,093 is: 1,074,928.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,276 : 492,093 = 492,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,276/492,093 = 492,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,276x = 492,093 × 492,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,276x = 242,155,520,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,155,520,649/225,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074,928.18

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