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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,652 and 495,583

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,652 and 495,583 is: 1,088,412.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,652 : 495,583 = 495,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,652/495,583 = 495,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,652x = 495,583 × 495,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,652x = 245,602,509,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,602,509,889/225,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088,412.73

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