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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,633.94 and 495,548.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,633.94 and 495,548.25 is: 1,088,347.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,633.94 : 495,548.25 = 495,548.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,633.94/495,548.25 = 495,548.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,633.94x = 495,548.25 × 495,548.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,633.94x = 245,568,068,078.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,568,068,078.06/225,633.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088,347.22

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