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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,658 and 490,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,658 and 490,160 is: 1,064,694.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,658 : 490,160 = 490,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,658/490,160 = 490,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,658x = 490,160 × 490,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,658x = 240,256,825,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,256,825,600/225,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064,694.47

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