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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,316 and 489,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,316 and 489,560 is: 1,063,701.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,316 : 489,560 = 489,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,316/489,560 = 489,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,316x = 489,560 × 489,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,316x = 239,668,993,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,668,993,600/225,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063,701.62

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