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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,513 and 495,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,513 and 495,666 is: 1,089,448.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,513 : 495,666 = 495,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,513/495,666 = 495,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,513x = 495,666 × 495,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,513x = 245,684,783,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,684,783,556/225,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089,448.43

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