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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,540 and 487,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,540 and 487,368 is: 1,053,150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,540 : 487,368 = 487,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,540/487,368 = 487,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,540x = 487,368 × 487,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,540x = 237,527,567,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,527,567,424/225,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053,150.52

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