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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,340 and 489,920

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,340 and 489,920 is: 1,065,153.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,340 : 489,920 = 489,920 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,340/489,920 = 489,920/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,340x = 489,920 × 489,920
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,340x = 240,021,606,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,021,606,400/225,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065,153.13

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