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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,637 and 495,555

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,637 and 495,555 is: 1,088,362.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,637 : 495,555 = 495,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,637/495,555 = 495,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,637x = 495,555 × 495,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,637x = 245,574,758,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,574,758,025/225,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088,362.09

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