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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,657 and 495,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,657 and 495,604 is: 1,088,480.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,657 : 495,604 = 495,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,657/495,604 = 495,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,657x = 495,604 × 495,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,657x = 245,623,324,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,623,324,816/225,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088,480.86

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