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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,489 and 524,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,489 and 524,358 is: 1,219,355.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,489 : 524,358 = 524,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,489/524,358 = 524,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,489x = 524,358 × 524,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,489x = 274,951,312,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,951,312,164/225,489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219,355.77

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