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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,656 and 495,597

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,656 and 495,597 is: 1,088,454.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,656 : 495,597 = 495,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,656/495,597 = 495,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,656x = 495,597 × 495,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,656x = 245,616,386,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,616,386,409/225,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088,454.93

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